Chemnitz to Hanover distance
The distance from Chemnitz (Germany) to Hanover (Germany) is 359 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 36 min. The straight-line distance is 279 km (174 miles); Hanover lies to the NW of Chemnitz.
Reverse direction: Hanover to Chemnitz distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 279 km | 51 min |
| Car (road) | 359 km | 3 h 36 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 Hanover would cost roughly 726–975 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 359 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 |
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 Chemnitz and Hanover is at 51.61° N, 11.35° E.
The nearest town is Mansfeld, Sachsen-Anhalt — about 140 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Chemnitz from Hanover?
By car it is 359 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 36 min. The straight-line distance between Chemnitz and Hanover is 279 kilometres (174 miles or 151 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Chemnitz to Hanover?
The driving distance is 359 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 36 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Hanover from Chemnitz?
Hanover lies to the NW (309°) as seen from Chemnitz.
How long is a flight from Chemnitz to Hanover?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 51 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Chemnitz to Hanover cost?
Over 359 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Chemnitz to Hanover would cost roughly 726–975 € 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 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 |