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Distance from Oberhausen to Brussels

Straight line

189 km
118 mi · 102 NM

By road

243 km
151 mi

Travel time

2 h 49 min
flight ≈ 44 min

Direction

WSW 249°
initial bearing

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How far is Oberhausen from Brussels?

Oberhausen (Germany) and Brussels (Belgium) are a medium distance apart: 189 km in a straight line, that is 118 miles or 102 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Oberhausen to Brussels is 243 km (151 miles), about 2 h 49 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Oberhausen, Brussels lies to the west (initial bearing 249°). The route crosses from Germany into Belgium. The halfway point is at 51.1710°, 5.5971°.

A direct flight would take about 44 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 Oberhausen from Brussels?

By road it is 243 km (151 miles) from Oberhausen to Brussels; in a straight line it is 189 km (118 miles).

How long is the drive from Oberhausen to Brussels?

About 2 h 49 min on the fastest route (243 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Brussels from Oberhausen?

Brussels is to the west of Oberhausen, at an initial bearing of 249°.

How long is the flight from Oberhausen to Brussels?

A direct flight would take about 44 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.