Chemnitz to Dortmund distance
The distance from Chemnitz (Germany) to Dortmund (Germany) is 452 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 52 min. The straight-line distance is 388 km (241 miles); Dortmund lies to the WNW of Chemnitz.
Reverse direction: Dortmund to Chemnitz distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 388 km | 59 min |
| Car (road) | 452 km | 4 h 52 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Chemnitz to Dortmund would cost roughly 912–1226 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 452 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.
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 |
Dortmund
Dortmund is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 30′ 48.91″ N, 7° 27′ 55.07″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.51 |
| Longitude | 7.47 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 603,462 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Chemnitz and Dortmund is at 51.2° N, 10.21° E.
The nearest town is Wanfried, Werra-Meißner-Kreis, Hessen — about 194 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Chemnitz from Dortmund?
By car it is 452 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 52 min. The straight-line distance between Chemnitz and Dortmund is 388 kilometres (241 miles or 209 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Chemnitz to Dortmund?
The driving distance is 452 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 52 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Dortmund from Chemnitz?
Dortmund lies to the WNW (283°) as seen from Chemnitz.
How long is a flight from Chemnitz to Dortmund?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 59 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Chemnitz to Dortmund cost?
Over 452 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Chemnitz to Dortmund would cost roughly 912–1226 € 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 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 |
Distances from Dortmund
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Dortmund → Bochum | 21 km |
| Dortmund → Herne | 25 km |
| Dortmund → Hagen | 26 km |
| Dortmund → Recklinghausen | 31 km |
| Dortmund → Essen | 35 km |
| Dortmund → Gelsenkirchen | 36 km |
| Dortmund → Hamm | 42 km |
| Dortmund → Mülheim | 46 km |