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Distance from Vienna to Munich

Straight line

357 km
222 mi · 193 NM

By road

405 km
252 mi

Travel time

4 h 28 min
flight ≈ 57 min

Direction

W 271°
initial bearing

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How far is Vienna from Munich?

Vienna (Austria) and Munich (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 357 km in a straight line, that is 222 miles or 193 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Vienna to Munich is 405 km (252 miles), about 4 h 28 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 14% longer than the straight line.

From Vienna, Munich lies to the west (initial bearing 271°). The route crosses from Austria into Germany. The halfway point is at 48.1979°, 13.9721°.

A direct flight would take about 57 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 Munich?

By road it is 405 km (252 miles) from Vienna to Munich; in a straight line it is 357 km (222 miles).

How long is the drive from Vienna to Munich?

About 4 h 28 min on the fastest route (405 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Munich from Vienna?

Munich is to the west of Vienna, at an initial bearing of 271°.

How long is the flight from Vienna to Munich?

A direct flight would take about 57 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.