Amsterdam to Bochum distance
The distance from Amsterdam (Netherlands) to Bochum (Germany) is 221 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 42 min. The straight-line distance is 187 km (116 miles); Bochum lies to the ESE of Amsterdam.
Reverse direction: Bochum to Amsterdam distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 187 km | 44 min |
| Car (road) | 221 km | 2 h 42 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is located in Noord-Holland, Netherlands.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 52° 22′ 3.26″ N, 4° 54′ 14.90″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 52.37 |
| Longitude | 4.9 |
| Region | Noord-Holland |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Population | 741,636 |
Bochum
Bochum is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 28′ 54.64″ N, 7° 12′ 58.45″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.48 |
| Longitude | 7.22 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 358,676 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Amsterdam and Bochum is at 51.93° N, 6.07° E.
The nearest town is Zevenaar, Gelderland — about 93 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Amsterdam from Bochum?
By car it is 221 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 42 min. The straight-line distance between Amsterdam and Bochum is 187 kilometres (116 miles or 101 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Amsterdam to Bochum?
The driving distance is 221 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 42 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Bochum from Amsterdam?
Bochum lies to the ESE (121°) as seen from Amsterdam.
How long is a flight from Amsterdam to Bochum?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 44 minutes.
Distances from Amsterdam
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Amsterdam → Almere Stad | 30 km |
| Amsterdam → Utrecht | 45 km |
| Amsterdam → Rotterdam | 78 km |
| Amsterdam → Breda | 107 km |
| Amsterdam → Tilburg | 114 km |
| Amsterdam → Eindhoven | 125 km |
| Amsterdam → Kevelaer | 164 km |
| Amsterdam → Groningen | 183 km |
Distances from Bochum
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Bochum → Essen | 16 km |
| Bochum → Gelsenkirchen | 16 km |
| Bochum → Recklinghausen | 17 km |
| Bochum → Dortmund | 21 km |
| Bochum → Mülheim | 27 km |
| Bochum → Bottrop | 30 km |
| Bochum → Oberhausen | 31 km |
| Bochum → Wuppertal | 37 km |