Chemnitz to Essen distance
The distance from Chemnitz (Germany) to Essen (Germany) is 492 km by road, with a driving time of about 5 h 12 min. The straight-line distance is 417 km (259 miles); Essen lies to the WNW of Chemnitz.
Reverse direction: Essen to Chemnitz distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 417 km | 61 min |
| Car (road) | 492 km | 5 h 12 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 Essen would cost roughly 992–1334 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 492 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 |
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 Chemnitz and Essen is at 51.18° N, 9.99° E.
The nearest town is Eschwege, Werra-Meißner-Kreis, Hessen — about 209 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Chemnitz from Essen?
By car it is 492 km, with a driving time of about 5 h 12 min. The straight-line distance between Chemnitz and Essen is 417 kilometres (259 miles or 225 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Chemnitz to Essen?
The driving distance is 492 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 5 h 12 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Essen from Chemnitz?
Essen lies to the WNW (282°) as seen from Chemnitz.
How long is a flight from Chemnitz to Essen?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 61 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Chemnitz to Essen cost?
Over 492 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Chemnitz to Essen would cost roughly 992–1334 € 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 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 |