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Distance from Nürnberg to Bochum

Straight line

355 km
221 mi · 192 NM

By road

450 km
279 mi

Travel time

4 h 28 min
flight ≈ 57 min

Direction

NW 311°
initial bearing

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How far is Nürnberg from Bochum?

Nürnberg (Germany) and Bochum (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 355 km in a straight line, that is 221 miles or 192 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nürnberg to Bochum is 450 km (279 miles), about 4 h 28 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Nürnberg, Bochum lies to the north-west (initial bearing 311°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 50.4839°, 9.1884°.

A direct flight would take about 57 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 Bochum?

By road it is 450 km (279 miles) from Nürnberg to Bochum; in a straight line it is 355 km (221 miles).

How long is the drive from Nürnberg to Bochum?

About 4 h 28 min on the fastest route (450 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bochum from Nürnberg?

Bochum is to the north-west of Nürnberg, at an initial bearing of 311°.

How long is the flight from Nürnberg to Bochum?

A direct flight would take about 57 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.