Dortmund to Magdeburg distance
The distance from Dortmund (Germany) to Magdeburg (Germany) is 355 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 29 min. The straight-line distance is 292 km (182 miles); Magdeburg lies to the ENE of Dortmund.
Reverse direction: Magdeburg to Dortmund distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 292 km | 52 min |
| Car (road) | 355 km | 3 h 29 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 Magdeburg would cost roughly 718–964 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 355 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 |
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 Dortmund and Magdeburg is at 51.83° N, 9.52° E.
The nearest town is Bevern, Landkreis Holzminden, Niedersachsen — about 146 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dortmund from Magdeburg?
By car it is 355 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 29 min. The straight-line distance between Dortmund and Magdeburg is 292 kilometres (182 miles or 158 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Dortmund to Magdeburg?
The driving distance is 355 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 29 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Magdeburg from Dortmund?
Magdeburg lies to the ENE (75°) as seen from Dortmund.
How long is a flight from Dortmund to Magdeburg?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 52 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Dortmund to Magdeburg cost?
Over 355 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Dortmund to Magdeburg would cost roughly 718–964 € 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 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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