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Distance from Nürnberg to Aachen

Straight line

386 km
240 mi · 209 NM

By road

481 km
299 mi

Travel time

4 h 43 min
flight ≈ 59 min

Direction

WNW 294°
initial bearing

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How far is Nürnberg from Aachen?

Nürnberg (Germany) and Aachen (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 386 km in a straight line, that is 240 miles or 209 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nürnberg to Aachen is 481 km (299 miles), about 4 h 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Nürnberg, Aachen lies to the north-west (initial bearing 294°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 50.1422°, 8.6150°.

A direct flight would take about 59 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 Nürnberg from Aachen?

By road it is 481 km (299 miles) from Nürnberg to Aachen; in a straight line it is 386 km (240 miles).

How long is the drive from Nürnberg to Aachen?

About 4 h 43 min on the fastest route (481 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Aachen from Nürnberg?

Aachen is to the north-west of Nürnberg, at an initial bearing of 294°.

How long is the flight from Nürnberg to Aachen?

A direct flight would take about 59 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.