Erfurt to Magdeburg distance
The distance from Erfurt (Germany) to Magdeburg (Germany) is 168 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 1 min. The straight-line distance is 132 km (82 miles); Magdeburg lies to the NNE of Erfurt.
Reverse direction: Magdeburg to Erfurt distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 132 km | 40 min |
| Car (road) | 168 km | 2 h 1 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 Magdeburg would cost roughly 344–460 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 168 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 |
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 Erfurt and Magdeburg is at 51.55° N, 11.32° E.
The nearest town is Blankenheim, Mansfeld-Südharz, Sachsen-Anhalt — about 66 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Erfurt from Magdeburg?
By car it is 168 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 1 min. The straight-line distance between Erfurt and Magdeburg is 132 kilometres (82 miles or 71 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Erfurt to Magdeburg?
The driving distance is 168 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 1 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Magdeburg from Erfurt?
Magdeburg lies to the NNE (17°) as seen from Erfurt.
How long is a flight from Erfurt to Magdeburg?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 40 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Erfurt to Magdeburg cost?
Over 168 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Erfurt to Magdeburg would cost roughly 344–460 € 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 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 |