Essen to Hanover distance
The distance from Essen (Germany) to Hanover (Germany) is 247 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 35 min. The straight-line distance is 212 km (132 miles); Hanover lies to the ENE of Essen.
Reverse direction: Hanover to Essen distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 212 km | 46 min |
| Car (road) | 247 km | 2 h 35 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Essen to Hanover would cost roughly 502–673 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 247 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.
Essen
Essen is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 27′ 27.21″ N, 7° 1′ 20.87″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.46 |
| Longitude | 7.02 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 574,682 |
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 Essen and Hanover is at 51.92° N, 8.36° E.
The nearest town is Gütersloh, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 106 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Essen from Hanover?
By car it is 247 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 35 min. The straight-line distance between Essen and Hanover is 212 kilometres (132 miles or 114 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Essen to Hanover?
The driving distance is 247 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 35 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Hanover from Essen?
Hanover lies to the ENE (60°) as seen from Essen.
How long is a flight from Essen to Hanover?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 46 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Essen to Hanover cost?
Over 247 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Essen to Hanover would cost roughly 502–673 € 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 Essen
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Essen → Bochum | 16 km |
| Essen → Oberhausen | 16 km |
| Essen → Herne | 20 km |
| Essen → Duisburg | 25 km |
| Essen → Recklinghausen | 30 km |
| Essen → Düsseldorf | 35 km |
| Essen → Dortmund | 35 km |
| Essen → Wuppertal | 36 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 |