Erfurt to Hanover distance
The distance from Erfurt (Germany) to Hanover (Germany) is 217 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 51 min. The straight-line distance is 179 km (111 miles); Hanover lies to the NNW of Erfurt.
Reverse direction: Hanover to Erfurt distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 179 km | 43 min |
| Car (road) | 217 km | 2 h 51 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Erfurt to Hanover would cost roughly 442–592 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 217 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.
Erfurt
Erfurt is located in Thüringen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 59′ 5.16″ N, 11° 1′ 47.57″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.98 |
| Longitude | 11.03 |
| Region | Thüringen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 218,793 |
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 Erfurt and Hanover is at 51.68° N, 10.39° E.
The nearest town is Herzberg am Harz, Landkreis Göttingen, Niedersachsen — about 89 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Erfurt from Hanover?
By car it is 217 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 51 min. The straight-line distance between Erfurt and Hanover is 179 kilometres (111 miles or 96 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Erfurt to Hanover?
The driving distance is 217 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 51 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Hanover from Erfurt?
Hanover lies to the NNW (330°) as seen from Erfurt.
How long is a flight from Erfurt to Hanover?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 43 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Erfurt to Hanover cost?
Over 217 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Erfurt to Hanover would cost roughly 442–592 € 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 Erfurt
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Erfurt → Weimar | 24 km |
| Erfurt → Jena | 50 km |
| Erfurt → Eisenach | 70 km |
| Erfurt → Halle (Saale) | 118 km |
| Erfurt → Quedlinburg | 135 km |
| Erfurt → Göttingen | 136 km |
| Erfurt → Leipzig | 147 km |
| Erfurt → Chemnitz | 152 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 |