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Distance from The Hague to Essen

Straight line

200 km
124 mi · 108 NM

By road

226 km
140 mi

Travel time

2 h 48 min
flight ≈ 45 min

Direction

ESE 109°
initial bearing

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How far is The Hague from Essen?

The Hague (Netherlands) and Essen (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 200 km in a straight line, that is 124 miles or 108 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, The Hague to Essen is 226 km (140 miles), about 2 h 48 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 13% longer than the straight line.

From The Hague, Essen lies to the east (initial bearing 109°). The route crosses from Netherlands into Germany. The halfway point is at 51.7744°, 5.6648°.

A direct flight would take about 45 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 The Hague from Essen?

By road it is 226 km (140 miles) from The Hague to Essen; in a straight line it is 200 km (124 miles).

How long is the drive from The Hague to Essen?

About 2 h 48 min on the fastest route (226 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Essen from The Hague?

Essen is to the east of The Hague, at an initial bearing of 109°.

How long is the flight from The Hague to Essen?

A direct flight would take about 45 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.