Düsseldorf to Hanover distance
The distance from Düsseldorf (Germany) to Hanover (Germany) is 277 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 54 min. The straight-line distance is 240 km (149 miles); Hanover lies to the ENE of Düsseldorf.
Reverse direction: Hanover to Düsseldorf distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 240 km | 48 min |
| Car (road) | 277 km | 2 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 Düsseldorf to Hanover would cost roughly 562–754 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 277 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.
Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 13′ 22.95″ N, 6° 46′ 56.84″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.22 |
| Longitude | 6.78 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 618,685 |
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 Düsseldorf and Hanover is at 51.81° N, 8.24° E.
The nearest town is Oelde, Kreis Warendorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 120 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Düsseldorf from Hanover?
By car it is 277 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 54 min. The straight-line distance between Düsseldorf and Hanover is 240 kilometres (149 miles or 130 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Düsseldorf to Hanover?
The driving distance is 277 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 54 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Hanover from Düsseldorf?
Hanover lies to the ENE (57°) as seen from Düsseldorf.
How long is a flight from Düsseldorf to Hanover?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 48 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Düsseldorf to Hanover cost?
Over 277 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Düsseldorf to Hanover would cost roughly 562–754 € 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 Düsseldorf
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Düsseldorf → Solingen | 27 km |
| Düsseldorf → Duisburg | 28 km |
| Düsseldorf → Krefeld | 28 km |
| Düsseldorf → Wuppertal | 31 km |
| Düsseldorf → Mönchengladbach | 31 km |
| Düsseldorf → Mülheim | 32 km |
| Düsseldorf → Leverkusen | 33 km |
| Düsseldorf → Essen | 35 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 |
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