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Distance from Wuppertal to Dortmund

Straight line

36.3 km
22.6 mi · 19.6 NM

By road

50.4 km
31.3 mi

Travel time

43 min
by car

Direction

NE 37°
initial bearing

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How far is Wuppertal from Dortmund?

Wuppertal (Germany) and Dortmund (Germany) are a short distance apart: 36.3 km in a straight line, that is 22.6 miles or 19.6 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Wuppertal to Dortmund is 50.4 km (31.3 miles), about 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 39% longer than the straight line.

From Wuppertal, Dortmund lies to the north-east (initial bearing 37°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.3857°, 7.3066°.

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.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Wuppertal from Dortmund?

By road it is 50.4 km (31.3 miles) from Wuppertal to Dortmund; in a straight line it is 36.3 km (22.6 miles).

How long is the drive from Wuppertal to Dortmund?

About 43 min on the fastest route (50.4 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Dortmund from Wuppertal?

Dortmund is to the north-east of Wuppertal, at an initial bearing of 37°.

How long is the flight from Wuppertal to Dortmund?

A direct flight would take about 33 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.