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Distance from Santiago to Essen

Straight line

12,063 km
7,496 mi · 6,514 NM

By road

2,472 km
1,536 mi

Travel time

26 h 47 min
flight ≈ 15 h 35 min

Direction

NE 40°
initial bearing

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How far is Santiago from Essen?

Santiago (Chile) and Essen (Germany) are very far apart: 12,063 km in a straight line, that is 7,496 miles or 6,514 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Santiago to Essen is 2,472 km (1,536 miles), about 26 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Santiago, Essen lies to the north-east (initial bearing 40°). The route crosses from Chile into Germany. The halfway point is at 11.4169°, -38.4707°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 35 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 Santiago from Essen?

By road it is 2,472 km (1,536 miles) from Santiago to Essen; in a straight line it is 12,063 km (7,496 miles).

How long is the drive from Santiago to Essen?

About 26 h 47 min on the fastest route (2,472 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Essen from Santiago?

Essen is to the north-east of Santiago, at an initial bearing of 40°.

How long is the flight from Santiago to Essen?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 35 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.