Duisburg to Magdeburg distance
The distance from Duisburg (Germany) to Magdeburg (Germany) is 411 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 57 min. The straight-line distance is 342 km (212 miles); Magdeburg lies to the ENE of Duisburg.
Reverse direction: Magdeburg to Duisburg distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 342 km | 56 min |
| Car (road) | 411 km | 3 h 57 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 Magdeburg would cost roughly 830–1116 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 411 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 |
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 Duisburg and Magdeburg is at 51.8° N, 9.17° E.
The nearest town is Nieheim, Kreis Höxter, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 171 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Duisburg from Magdeburg?
By car it is 411 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 57 min. The straight-line distance between Duisburg and Magdeburg is 342 kilometres (212 miles or 185 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Duisburg to Magdeburg?
The driving distance is 411 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 57 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Magdeburg from Duisburg?
Magdeburg lies to the ENE (75°) as seen from Duisburg.
How long is a flight from Duisburg 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 Duisburg to Magdeburg cost?
Over 411 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Duisburg to Magdeburg would cost roughly 830–1116 € 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 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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