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Distance from Nürnberg to Chemnitz

Straight line

203 km
126 mi · 110 NM

By road

238 km
148 mi

Travel time

2 h 31 min
flight ≈ 45 min

Direction

NE 40°
initial bearing

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How far is Nürnberg from Chemnitz?

Nürnberg (Germany) and Chemnitz (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 203 km in a straight line, that is 126 miles or 110 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nürnberg to Chemnitz is 238 km (148 miles), about 2 h 31 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.

From Nürnberg, Chemnitz lies to the north-east (initial bearing 40°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 50.1486°, 11.9900°.

A direct flight would take about 45 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 Chemnitz?

By road it is 238 km (148 miles) from Nürnberg to Chemnitz; in a straight line it is 203 km (126 miles).

How long is the drive from Nürnberg to Chemnitz?

About 2 h 31 min on the fastest route (238 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chemnitz from Nürnberg?

Chemnitz is to the north-east of Nürnberg, at an initial bearing of 40°.

How long is the flight from Nürnberg to Chemnitz?

A direct flight would take about 45 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.