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Distance from Münster to Magdeburg

Straight line

275 km
171 mi · 149 NM

By road

336 km
209 mi

Travel time

3 h 20 min
flight ≈ 51 min

Direction

E 85°
initial bearing

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How far is Münster from Magdeburg?

Münster (Germany) and Magdeburg (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 275 km in a straight line, that is 171 miles or 149 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Münster to Magdeburg is 336 km (209 miles), about 3 h 20 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Münster, Magdeburg lies to the east (initial bearing 85°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 52.0620°, 9.6237°.

A direct flight would take about 51 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Münster from Magdeburg?

By road it is 336 km (209 miles) from Münster to Magdeburg; in a straight line it is 275 km (171 miles).

How long is the drive from Münster to Magdeburg?

About 3 h 20 min on the fastest route (336 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Magdeburg from Münster?

Magdeburg is to the east of Münster, at an initial bearing of 85°.

How long is the flight from Münster to Magdeburg?

A direct flight would take about 51 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.