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Distance from Strasbourg to Aachen

Straight line

272 km
169 mi · 147 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 50 min

Direction

NNW 335°
initial bearing

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How far is Strasbourg from Aachen?

Strasbourg (France) and Aachen (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 272 km in a straight line, that is 169 miles or 147 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Strasbourg, Aachen lies to the north-west (initial bearing 335°). The route crosses from France into Germany. The halfway point is at 49.6833°, 6.9332°.

A direct flight would take about 50 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 Strasbourg from Aachen?

The straight-line distance between Strasbourg and Aachen is 272 km (169 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Aachen from Strasbourg?

Aachen is to the north-west of Strasbourg, at an initial bearing of 335°.

How long is the flight from Strasbourg to Aachen?

A direct flight would take about 50 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.