Hamburg to Hanover distance
The distance from Hamburg (Germany) to Hanover (Germany) is 151 km by road, with a driving time of about 1 h 45 min. The straight-line distance is 132 km (82 miles); Hanover lies to the S of Hamburg.
Reverse direction: Hanover to Hamburg distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 132 km | 40 min |
| Car (road) | 151 km | 1 h 45 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Hamburg to Hanover would cost roughly 310–414 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 151 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.
Hamburg
Hamburg is located in Hamburg, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 53° 32′ 55.78″ N, 9° 59′ 13.81″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 53.55 |
| Longitude | 9.99 |
| Region | Hamburg |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 1,862,565 |
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 Hamburg and Hanover is at 52.96° N, 9.86° E.
The nearest town is Wietzendorf, Landkreis Heidekreis, Niedersachsen — about 66 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Hamburg from Hanover?
By car it is 151 km, with a driving time of about 1 h 45 min. The straight-line distance between Hamburg and Hanover is 132 kilometres (82 miles or 71 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Hamburg to Hanover?
The driving distance is 151 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 1 h 45 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Hanover from Hamburg?
Hanover lies to the S (188°) as seen from Hamburg.
How long is a flight from Hamburg to Hanover?
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 Hamburg to Hanover cost?
Over 151 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Hamburg to Hanover would cost roughly 310–414 € 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 Hamburg
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Hamburg → Lüneburg | ≈ 57 km |
| Hamburg → Lübeck | 68 km |
| Hamburg → Timmendorfer Strand | 78 km |
| Hamburg → Kiel | 96 km |
| Hamburg → Wismar | 127 km |
| Hamburg → Bremen | 128 km |
| Hamburg → Oldenburg | 167 km |
| Hamburg → Bremerhaven | 179 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 |