Distance from Utrecht to Rotterdam
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How far is Utrecht from Rotterdam?
Utrecht (Netherlands) and Rotterdam (Netherlands) are a short distance apart: 48.0 km in a straight line, that is 29.8 miles or 25.9 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Utrecht, Rotterdam lies to the south-west (initial bearing 247°). Both cities are in Netherlands. The halfway point is at 52.0071°, 4.8001°.
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.
Other distances from Utrecht
- Utrecht – Amsterdam 35 km
- Utrecht – The Hague 56 km
- Utrecht – Eindhoven 76 km
- Utrecht – Antwerpen 109 km
- Utrecht – Krefeld 129 km
- Utrecht – Duisburg 135 km
- Utrecht – Mönchengladbach 136 km
- Utrecht – Oberhausen 138 km
Other distances from Rotterdam
- Rotterdam – The Hague 21 km
- Rotterdam – Amsterdam 57 km
- Rotterdam – Antwerpen 78 km
- Rotterdam – Eindhoven 87 km
- Rotterdam – Gent 110 km
- Rotterdam – Brussels 120 km
- Rotterdam – Krefeld 157 km
- Rotterdam – Mönchengladbach 159 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Utrecht from Rotterdam?
The straight-line distance between Utrecht and Rotterdam is 48.0 km (29.8 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Rotterdam from Utrecht?
Rotterdam is to the south-west of Utrecht, at an initial bearing of 247°.
How long is the flight from Utrecht to Rotterdam?
A direct flight would take about 34 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.