Distance from Rotterdam to Essen
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How far is Rotterdam from Essen?
Rotterdam (Netherlands) and Essen (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 183 km in a straight line, that is 114 miles or 99 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Rotterdam, Essen lies to the east (initial bearing 106°). The route crosses from Netherlands into Germany. The halfway point is at 51.6963°, 5.7522°.
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.
Other distances from Rotterdam
- Rotterdam – The Hague 21 km
- Rotterdam – Utrecht 48 km
- Rotterdam – Amsterdam 57 km
- Rotterdam – Antwerpen 78 km
- Rotterdam – Eindhoven 87 km
- Rotterdam – Gent 110 km
- Rotterdam – Brussels 120 km
- Rotterdam – Krefeld 157 km
- Rotterdam – Mönchengladbach 159 km
Other distances from Essen
- Essen – Gelsenkirchen 8 km
- Essen – Oberhausen 11 km
- Essen – Bochum 14 km
- Essen – Duisburg 17 km
- Essen – Wuppertal 24 km
- Essen – Düsseldorf 31 km
- Essen – Dortmund 32 km
- Essen – Krefeld 34 km
- Essen – Mönchengladbach 50 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Rotterdam from Essen?
The straight-line distance between Rotterdam and Essen is 183 km (114 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Essen from Rotterdam?
Essen is to the east of Rotterdam, at an initial bearing of 106°.
How long is the flight from Rotterdam to Essen?
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.