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Distance from Vienna to Linz

Straight line

155 km
96 mi · 84 NM

By road

185 km
115 mi

Travel time

2 h 10 min
flight ≈ 42 min

Direction

W 275°
initial bearing

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How far is Vienna from Linz?

Vienna (Austria) and Linz (Austria) are a medium distance apart: 155 km in a straight line, that is 96 miles or 84 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Vienna to Linz is 185 km (115 miles), about 2 h 10 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Vienna, Linz lies to the west (initial bearing 275°). Both cities are in Austria. The halfway point is at 48.2622°, 15.3301°.

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 Vienna from Linz?

By road it is 185 km (115 miles) from Vienna to Linz; in a straight line it is 155 km (96 miles).

How long is the drive from Vienna to Linz?

About 2 h 10 min on the fastest route (185 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Linz from Vienna?

Linz is to the west of Vienna, at an initial bearing of 275°.

How long is the flight from Vienna to Linz?

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.