Chemnitz to Magdeburg distance
The distance from Chemnitz (Germany) to Magdeburg (Germany) is 216 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 12 min. The straight-line distance is 169 km (105 miles); Magdeburg lies to the NNW of Chemnitz.
Reverse direction: Magdeburg to Chemnitz distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 169 km | 43 min |
| Car (road) | 216 km | 2 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 Magdeburg would cost roughly 440–589 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 216 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 |
Magdeburg
Magdeburg is located in Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 52° 6′ 47.43″ N, 11° 36′ 29.11″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 52.11 |
| Longitude | 11.61 |
| Region | Sachsen-Anhalt |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 244,329 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Chemnitz and Magdeburg is at 51.47° N, 12.27° E.
The nearest town is Wiedemar, Landkreis Nordsachsen, Sachsen — about 85 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Chemnitz from Magdeburg?
By car it is 216 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 12 min. The straight-line distance between Chemnitz and Magdeburg is 169 kilometres (105 miles or 91 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Chemnitz to Magdeburg?
The driving distance is 216 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 12 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Magdeburg from Chemnitz?
Magdeburg lies to the NNW (328°) as seen from Chemnitz.
How long is a flight from Chemnitz to Magdeburg?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 43 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Chemnitz to Magdeburg cost?
Over 216 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Chemnitz to Magdeburg would cost roughly 440–589 € 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 Magdeburg
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Magdeburg → Quedlinburg | 59 km |
| Magdeburg → Wolfsburg | 85 km |
| Magdeburg → Halle (Saale) | 85 km |
| Magdeburg → Wittenberg | 92 km |
| Magdeburg → Braunschweig | 94 km |
| Magdeburg → Salzgitter | 109 km |
| Magdeburg → Goslar | 115 km |
| Magdeburg → Leipzig | 122 km |
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