Berlin to Hanover distance
The distance from Berlin (Germany) to Hanover (Germany) is 290 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 3 min. The straight-line distance is 249 km (155 miles); Hanover lies to the W of Berlin.
Reverse direction: Hanover to Berlin distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 249 km | 49 min |
| Car (road) | 290 km | 3 h 3 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Berlin to Hanover would cost roughly 588–789 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 290 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.
Berlin
Berlin is located in Berlin, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 52° 31′ 12.02″ N, 13° 24′ 17.83″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 52.52 |
| Longitude | 13.4 |
| Region | Berlin |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 3,685,265 |
Hanover
Hanover is located in Niedersachsen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 52° 22′ 33.21″ N, 9° 43′ 55.24″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 52.38 |
| Longitude | 9.73 |
| Region | Niedersachsen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 522,131 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Berlin and Hanover is at 52.46° N, 11.57° E.
The nearest town is Westheide, Börde, Sachsen-Anhalt — about 125 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Berlin from Hanover?
By car it is 290 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 3 min. The straight-line distance between Berlin and Hanover is 249 kilometres (155 miles or 135 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Berlin to Hanover?
The driving distance is 290 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 3 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Hanover from Berlin?
Hanover lies to the W (268°) as seen from Berlin.
How long is a flight from Berlin to Hanover?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 49 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Berlin to Hanover cost?
Over 290 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Berlin to Hanover would cost roughly 588–789 € 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 Berlin
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Berlin → Potsdam | 35 km |
| Berlin → Buckow | 68 km |
| Berlin → Bad Saarow | 73 km |
| Berlin → Wittenberg | 110 km |
| Berlin → Rheinsberg | 110 km |
| Berlin → Cottbus | 126 km |
| Berlin → Magdeburg | 156 km |
| Berlin → Halle (Saale) | 170 km |
Distances from Hanover
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Hanover → Hildesheim | 37 km |
| Hanover → Braunschweig | 71 km |
| Hanover → Salzgitter | 71 km |
| Hanover → Wolfsburg | 92 km |
| Hanover → Goslar | 92 km |
| Hanover → Bielefeld | 109 km |
| Hanover → Göttingen | 127 km |
| Hanover → Bremen | 128 km |