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Distance from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe

Straight line

62.0 km
38.5 mi · 33.5 NM

By road

79.6 km
49.5 mi

Travel time

1 h 4 min
by car

Direction

WNW 294°
initial bearing

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How far is Stuttgart from Karlsruhe?

Stuttgart (Germany) and Karlsruhe (Germany) are a short distance apart: 62.0 km in a straight line, that is 38.5 miles or 33.5 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Stuttgart to Karlsruhe is 79.6 km (49.5 miles), about 1 h 4 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Stuttgart, Karlsruhe lies to the north-west (initial bearing 294°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 48.8965°, 8.7916°.

Over such a short distance flying makes no sense; driving is the fastest option – the road distance and driving time are shown on the map.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Stuttgart from Karlsruhe?

By road it is 79.6 km (49.5 miles) from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe; in a straight line it is 62.0 km (38.5 miles).

How long is the drive from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe?

About 1 h 4 min on the fastest route (79.6 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Karlsruhe from Stuttgart?

Karlsruhe is to the north-west of Stuttgart, at an initial bearing of 294°.

How long is the flight from Stuttgart to Karlsruhe?

A direct flight would take about 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.