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Distance from Stuttgart to Erfurt

Straight line

278 km
173 mi · 150 NM

By road

352 km
219 mi

Travel time

3 h 44 min
flight ≈ 51 min

Direction

NNE 28°
initial bearing

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How far is Stuttgart from Erfurt?

Stuttgart (Germany) and Erfurt (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 278 km in a straight line, that is 173 miles or 150 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Stuttgart to Erfurt is 352 km (219 miles), about 3 h 44 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Stuttgart, Erfurt lies to the north-east (initial bearing 28°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 49.8842°, 10.0838°.

A direct flight would take about 51 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 Stuttgart from Erfurt?

By road it is 352 km (219 miles) from Stuttgart to Erfurt; in a straight line it is 278 km (173 miles).

How long is the drive from Stuttgart to Erfurt?

About 3 h 44 min on the fastest route (352 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Erfurt from Stuttgart?

Erfurt is to the north-east of Stuttgart, at an initial bearing of 28°.

How long is the flight from Stuttgart to Erfurt?

A direct flight would take about 51 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.