Essen to Magdeburg distance
The distance from Essen (Germany) to Magdeburg (Germany) is 390 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 51 min. The straight-line distance is 324 km (201 miles); Magdeburg lies to the ENE of Essen.
Reverse direction: Magdeburg to Essen distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 324 km | 54 min |
| Car (road) | 390 km | 3 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 Essen to Magdeburg would cost roughly 788–1059 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 390 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 |
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 Essen and Magdeburg is at 51.81° N, 9.3° E.
The nearest town is Marienmünster, Kreis Höxter, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 162 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Essen from Magdeburg?
By car it is 390 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 51 min. The straight-line distance between Essen and Magdeburg is 324 kilometres (201 miles or 175 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Essen to Magdeburg?
The driving distance is 390 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 51 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Magdeburg from Essen?
Magdeburg lies to the ENE (75°) as seen from Essen.
How long is a flight from Essen to Magdeburg?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 54 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Essen to Magdeburg cost?
Over 390 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Essen to Magdeburg would cost roughly 788–1059 € 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 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 |