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Distance from Utrecht to Bochum

Straight line

160 km
99 mi · 86 NM

By road

186 km
116 mi

Travel time

2 h 20 min
flight ≈ 42 min

Direction

ESE 114°
initial bearing

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How far is Utrecht from Bochum?

Utrecht (Netherlands) and Bochum (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 160 km in a straight line, that is 99 miles or 86 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Utrecht to Bochum is 186 km (116 miles), about 2 h 20 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 16% longer than the straight line.

From Utrecht, Bochum lies to the south-east (initial bearing 114°). The route crosses from Netherlands into Germany. The halfway point is at 51.7909°, 6.1764°.

A direct flight would take about 42 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 Utrecht from Bochum?

By road it is 186 km (116 miles) from Utrecht to Bochum; in a straight line it is 160 km (99 miles).

How long is the drive from Utrecht to Bochum?

About 2 h 20 min on the fastest route (186 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bochum from Utrecht?

Bochum is to the south-east of Utrecht, at an initial bearing of 114°.

How long is the flight from Utrecht to Bochum?

A direct flight would take about 42 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.