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Distance from Zürich to Bonn

Straight line

389 km
242 mi · 210 NM

By road

551 km
342 mi

Travel time

5 h 44 min
flight ≈ 59 min

Direction

NNW 345°
initial bearing

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How far is Zürich from Bonn?

Zürich (Switzerland) and Bonn (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 389 km in a straight line, that is 242 miles or 210 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Zürich to Bonn is 551 km (342 miles), about 5 h 44 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 41% longer than the straight line.

From Zürich, Bonn lies to the north (initial bearing 345°). The route crosses from Switzerland into Germany. The halfway point is at 49.0528°, 7.8474°.

A direct flight would take about 59 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 Zürich from Bonn?

By road it is 551 km (342 miles) from Zürich to Bonn; in a straight line it is 389 km (242 miles).

How long is the drive from Zürich to Bonn?

About 5 h 44 min on the fastest route (551 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bonn from Zürich?

Bonn is to the north of Zürich, at an initial bearing of 345°.

How long is the flight from Zürich to Bonn?

A direct flight would take about 59 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.