Hamburg to Magdeburg distance
The distance from Hamburg (Germany) to Magdeburg (Germany) is 280 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 52 min. The straight-line distance is 193 km (120 miles); Magdeburg lies to the SE of Hamburg.
Reverse direction: Magdeburg to Hamburg distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 193 km | 44 min |
| Car (road) | 280 km | 2 h 52 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 Magdeburg would cost roughly 568–762 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 280 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 |
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 Hamburg and Magdeburg is at 52.83° N, 10.81° E.
The nearest town is Soltendieck, Landkreis Uelzen, Niedersachsen — about 97 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Hamburg from Magdeburg?
By car it is 280 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 52 min. The straight-line distance between Hamburg and Magdeburg is 193 kilometres (120 miles or 104 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Hamburg to Magdeburg?
The driving distance is 280 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 52 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Magdeburg from Hamburg?
Magdeburg lies to the SE (145°) as seen from Hamburg.
How long is a flight from Hamburg to Magdeburg?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 44 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Hamburg to Magdeburg cost?
Over 280 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Hamburg to Magdeburg would cost roughly 568–762 € 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 → Hanover | 151 km |
| Hamburg → Oldenburg | 167 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 |