Amsterdam to Essen distance
The distance from Amsterdam (Netherlands) to Essen (Germany) is 206 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 28 min. The straight-line distance is 177 km (110 miles); Essen lies to the SE of Amsterdam.
Reverse direction: Essen to Amsterdam distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 177 km | 43 min |
| Car (road) | 206 km | 2 h 28 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 |
Essen
Essen is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 27′ 27.21″ N, 7° 1′ 20.87″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.46 |
| Longitude | 7.02 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 574,682 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Amsterdam and Essen is at 51.92° N, 5.97° E.
The nearest town is Angeren, Gemeente Lingewaard, Gelderland — about 89 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Amsterdam from Essen?
By car it is 206 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 28 min. The straight-line distance between Amsterdam and Essen is 177 kilometres (110 miles or 96 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Amsterdam to Essen?
The driving distance is 206 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 28 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Essen from Amsterdam?
Essen lies to the SE (124°) as seen from Amsterdam.
How long is a flight from Amsterdam to Essen?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 43 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 Essen
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Essen → Bochum | 16 km |
| Essen → Oberhausen | 16 km |
| Essen → Herne | 20 km |
| Essen → Duisburg | 25 km |
| Essen → Recklinghausen | 30 km |
| Essen → Düsseldorf | 35 km |
| Essen → Dortmund | 35 km |
| Essen → Wuppertal | 36 km |