Aachen to Magdeburg distance
The distance from Aachen (Germany) to Magdeburg (Germany) is 498 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 53 min. The straight-line distance is 411 km (255 miles); Magdeburg lies to the ENE of Aachen.
Reverse direction: Magdeburg to Aachen distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 411 km | 61 min |
| Car (road) | 498 km | 4 h 53 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 Magdeburg would cost roughly 1004–1351 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 498 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 |
Magdeburg
Magdeburg is located in Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 52° 6′ 47.43″ N, 11° 36′ 29.11″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 52.11 |
| Longitude | 11.61 |
| Region | Sachsen-Anhalt |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 244,329 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Aachen and Magdeburg is at 51.48° N, 8.81° E.
The nearest town is Marsberg, Hochsauerlandkreis, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 205 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Aachen from Magdeburg?
By car it is 498 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 53 min. The straight-line distance between Aachen and Magdeburg is 411 kilometres (255 miles or 222 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Aachen to Magdeburg?
The driving distance is 498 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 53 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Magdeburg from Aachen?
Magdeburg lies to the ENE (67°) as seen from Aachen.
How long is a flight from Aachen to Magdeburg?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 61 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Aachen to Magdeburg cost?
Over 498 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Aachen to Magdeburg would cost roughly 1004–1351 € 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 Magdeburg
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Magdeburg → Quedlinburg | 59 km |
| Magdeburg → Wolfsburg | 85 km |
| Magdeburg → Halle (Saale) | 85 km |
| Magdeburg → Wittenberg | 92 km |
| Magdeburg → Braunschweig | 94 km |
| Magdeburg → Salzgitter | 109 km |
| Magdeburg → Goslar | 115 km |
| Magdeburg → Leipzig | 122 km |