Düsseldorf to Magdeburg distance
The distance from Düsseldorf (Germany) to Magdeburg (Germany) is 420 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 10 min. The straight-line distance is 347 km (216 miles); Magdeburg lies to the ENE of Düsseldorf.
Reverse direction: Magdeburg to Düsseldorf distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 347 km | 56 min |
| Car (road) | 420 km | 4 h 10 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 Magdeburg would cost roughly 848–1140 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 420 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 |
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 Düsseldorf and Magdeburg is at 51.69° N, 9.17° E.
The nearest town is Brakel, Kreis Höxter, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 174 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Düsseldorf from Magdeburg?
By car it is 420 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 10 min. The straight-line distance between Düsseldorf and Magdeburg is 347 kilometres (216 miles or 187 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Düsseldorf to Magdeburg?
The driving distance is 420 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 10 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Magdeburg from Düsseldorf?
Magdeburg lies to the ENE (72°) as seen from Düsseldorf.
How long is a flight from Düsseldorf to Magdeburg?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 56 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Düsseldorf to Magdeburg cost?
Over 420 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Düsseldorf to Magdeburg would cost roughly 848–1140 € 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 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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