Aachen to Chemnitz distance
The distance from Aachen (Germany) to Chemnitz (Germany) is 583 km by road, with a driving time of about 5 h 59 min. The straight-line distance is 480 km (298 miles); Chemnitz lies to the E of Aachen.
Reverse direction: Chemnitz to Aachen distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 480 km | 66 min |
| Car (road) | 583 km | 5 h 59 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Aachen to Chemnitz would cost roughly 1174–1580 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 583 km by road.
Estimated cost of a regular metered taxi under the municipal tariff (base fare + per-kilometre rate, 2026). Tariffs are set per municipality by ordinance and may differ; only the meter in the vehicle is binding. Not a booking, no guarantee.
Aachen
Aachen is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 46′ 31.24″ N, 6° 5′ 1.99″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.78 |
| Longitude | 6.08 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 262,670 |
Chemnitz
Chemnitz is located in Sachsen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 49′ 41.60″ N, 12° 55′ 15.08″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.83 |
| Longitude | 12.92 |
| Region | Sachsen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 245,618 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Aachen and Chemnitz is at 50.85° N, 9.5° E.
The nearest town is Oberaula, Schwalm-Eder-Kreis, Hessen — about 240 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Aachen from Chemnitz?
By car it is 583 km, with a driving time of about 5 h 59 min. The straight-line distance between Aachen and Chemnitz is 480 kilometres (298 miles or 259 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Aachen to Chemnitz?
The driving distance is 583 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 5 h 59 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Chemnitz from Aachen?
Chemnitz lies to the E (87°) as seen from Aachen.
How long is a flight from Aachen to Chemnitz?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 66 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Aachen to Chemnitz cost?
Over 583 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Aachen to Chemnitz would cost roughly 1174–1580 € under the municipal tariff — base fare plus per-kilometre rate, 2026. Surcharges, waiting time and luggage are not included; only the meter in the vehicle is binding.
Distances from Aachen
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Aachen → Monschau | 36 km |
| Aachen → Mönchengladbach | 67 km |
| Aachen → Cologne | 70 km |
| Aachen → Neuss | 74 km |
| Aachen → Düsseldorf | 80 km |
| Aachen → Leverkusen | 85 km |
| Aachen → Bonn | 91 km |
| Aachen → Krefeld | 91 km |
Distances from Chemnitz
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Chemnitz → Dresden | 76 km |
| Chemnitz → Leipzig | 83 km |
| Chemnitz → Karlovy Vary | 88 km |
| Chemnitz → Jena | 109 km |
| Chemnitz → Weimar | 134 km |
| Chemnitz → Halle (Saale) | 136 km |
| Chemnitz → Erfurt | 152 km |
| Chemnitz → Prague | 161 km |