Duisburg to Hanover distance
The distance from Duisburg (Germany) to Hanover (Germany) is 268 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 41 min. The straight-line distance is 229 km (142 miles); Hanover lies to the ENE of Duisburg.
Reverse direction: Hanover to Duisburg distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 229 km | 47 min |
| Car (road) | 268 km | 2 h 41 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Duisburg to Hanover would cost roughly 544–730 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 268 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.
Duisburg
Duisburg is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 26′ 3.87″ N, 6° 45′ 44.39″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.43 |
| Longitude | 6.76 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 502,270 |
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 Duisburg and Hanover is at 51.91° N, 8.23° E.
The nearest town is Herzebrock-Clarholz, Kreis Gütersloh, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 115 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Duisburg from Hanover?
By car it is 268 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 41 min. The straight-line distance between Duisburg and Hanover is 229 kilometres (142 miles or 124 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Duisburg to Hanover?
The driving distance is 268 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 41 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Hanover from Duisburg?
Hanover lies to the ENE (62°) as seen from Duisburg.
How long is a flight from Duisburg to Hanover?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 47 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Duisburg to Hanover cost?
Over 268 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Duisburg to Hanover would cost roughly 544–730 € 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 Duisburg
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Duisburg → Mülheim | 15 km |
| Duisburg → Oberhausen | 17 km |
| Duisburg → Bottrop | 23 km |
| Duisburg → Essen | 25 km |
| Duisburg → Düsseldorf | 28 km |
| Duisburg → Krefeld | 28 km |
| Duisburg → Gelsenkirchen | 32 km |
| Duisburg → Neuss | 34 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 |