Hanover to Krefeld distance
The distance from Hanover (Germany) to Krefeld (Germany) is 296 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 57 min. The straight-line distance is 246 km (153 miles); Krefeld lies to the WSW of Hanover.
Reverse direction: Krefeld to Hanover distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 246 km | 48 min |
| Car (road) | 296 km | 2 h 57 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Hanover to Krefeld would cost roughly 600–805 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 296 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.
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 |
Krefeld
Krefeld is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 20′ 4.31″ N, 6° 33′ 55.47″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.33 |
| Longitude | 6.57 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 231,406 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Hanover and Krefeld is at 51.87° N, 8.13° E.
The nearest town is Oelde, Kreis Warendorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 123 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Hanover from Krefeld?
By car it is 296 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 57 min. The straight-line distance between Hanover and Krefeld is 246 kilometres (153 miles or 133 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Hanover to Krefeld?
The driving distance is 296 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 57 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Krefeld from Hanover?
Krefeld lies to the WSW (243°) as seen from Hanover.
How long is a flight from Hanover to Krefeld?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 48 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Hanover to Krefeld cost?
Over 296 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Hanover to Krefeld would cost roughly 600–805 € 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 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 |
Distances from Krefeld
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Krefeld → Mönchengladbach | 21 km |
| Krefeld → Neuss | 24 km |
| Krefeld → Düsseldorf | 28 km |
| Krefeld → Duisburg | 28 km |
| Krefeld → Mülheim | 38 km |
| Krefeld → Kevelaer | 39 km |
| Krefeld → Essen | 40 km |
| Krefeld → Oberhausen | 43 km |