Chemnitz to Hamburg distance
The distance from Chemnitz (Germany) to Hamburg (Germany) is 488 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 54 min. The straight-line distance is 363 km (225 miles); Hamburg lies to the NNW of Chemnitz.
Reverse direction: Hamburg to Chemnitz distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 363 km | 57 min |
| Car (road) | 488 km | 4 h 54 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 Hamburg would cost roughly 984–1324 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 488 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 |
Hamburg
Hamburg is located in Hamburg, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 53° 32′ 55.78″ N, 9° 59′ 13.81″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 53.55 |
| Longitude | 9.99 |
| Region | Hamburg |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 1,862,565 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Chemnitz and Hamburg is at 52.2° N, 11.5° E.
The nearest town is Niedere Börde, Sachsen-Anhalt — about 181 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Chemnitz from Hamburg?
By car it is 488 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 54 min. The straight-line distance between Chemnitz and Hamburg is 363 kilometres (225 miles or 196 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Chemnitz to Hamburg?
The driving distance is 488 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 54 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Hamburg from Chemnitz?
Hamburg lies to the NNW (328°) as seen from Chemnitz.
How long is a flight from Chemnitz to Hamburg?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 57 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Chemnitz to Hamburg cost?
Over 488 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Chemnitz to Hamburg would cost roughly 984–1324 € 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 Hamburg
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Hamburg → Lüneburg | ≈ 57 km |
| Hamburg → Lübeck | 68 km |
| Hamburg → Timmendorfer Strand | 78 km |
| Hamburg → Kiel | 96 km |
| Hamburg → Wismar | 127 km |
| Hamburg → Bremen | 128 km |
| Hamburg → Hanover | 151 km |
| Hamburg → Oldenburg | 167 km |