Dortmund to Hanover distance
The distance from Dortmund (Germany) to Hanover (Germany) is 212 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 13 min. The straight-line distance is 183 km (113 miles); Hanover lies to the ENE of Dortmund.
Reverse direction: Hanover to Dortmund distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 183 km | 44 min |
| Car (road) | 212 km | 2 h 13 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Dortmund to Hanover would cost roughly 432–578 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 212 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.
Dortmund
Dortmund is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 30′ 48.91″ N, 7° 27′ 55.07″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.51 |
| Longitude | 7.47 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 603,462 |
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 Dortmund and Hanover is at 51.95° N, 8.59° E.
The nearest town is Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock, Kreis Gütersloh, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 91 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dortmund from Hanover?
By car it is 212 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 13 min. The straight-line distance between Dortmund and Hanover is 183 kilometres (113 miles or 99 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Dortmund to Hanover?
The driving distance is 212 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 13 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Hanover from Dortmund?
Hanover lies to the ENE (57°) as seen from Dortmund.
How long is a flight from Dortmund to Hanover?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 44 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Dortmund to Hanover cost?
Over 212 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Dortmund to Hanover would cost roughly 432–578 € 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 Dortmund
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Dortmund → Bochum | 21 km |
| Dortmund → Herne | 25 km |
| Dortmund → Hagen | 26 km |
| Dortmund → Recklinghausen | 31 km |
| Dortmund → Essen | 35 km |
| Dortmund → Gelsenkirchen | 36 km |
| Dortmund → Hamm | 42 km |
| Dortmund → Mülheim | 46 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 |