Chemnitz to Duisburg distance
The distance from Chemnitz (Germany) to Duisburg (Germany) is 521 km by road, with a driving time of about 5 h 29 min. The straight-line distance is 435 km (270 miles); Duisburg lies to the WNW of Chemnitz.
Reverse direction: Duisburg to Chemnitz distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 435 km | 63 min |
| Car (road) | 521 km | 5 h 29 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 Duisburg would cost roughly 1050–1413 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 521 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 |
Duisburg
Duisburg is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 26′ 3.87″ N, 6° 45′ 44.39″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.43 |
| Longitude | 6.76 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 502,270 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Chemnitz and Duisburg is at 51.17° N, 9.86° E.
The nearest town is Meißner, Hessen — about 217 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Chemnitz from Duisburg?
By car it is 521 km, with a driving time of about 5 h 29 min. The straight-line distance between Chemnitz and Duisburg is 435 kilometres (270 miles or 235 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Chemnitz to Duisburg?
The driving distance is 521 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 5 h 29 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Duisburg from Chemnitz?
Duisburg lies to the WNW (281°) as seen from Chemnitz.
How long is a flight from Chemnitz to Duisburg?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 63 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Chemnitz to Duisburg cost?
Over 521 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Chemnitz to Duisburg would cost roughly 1050–1413 € 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 Duisburg
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Duisburg → Mülheim | 15 km |
| Duisburg → Oberhausen | 17 km |
| Duisburg → Bottrop | 23 km |
| Duisburg → Essen | 25 km |
| Duisburg → Düsseldorf | 28 km |
| Duisburg → Krefeld | 28 km |
| Duisburg → Gelsenkirchen | 32 km |
| Duisburg → Neuss | 34 km |