Hanover to Magdeburg distance
The distance from Hanover (Germany) to Magdeburg (Germany) is 151 km by road, with a driving time of about 1 h 33 min. The straight-line distance is 131 km (81 miles); Magdeburg lies to the ESE of Hanover.
Reverse direction: Magdeburg to Hanover distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 131 km | 40 min |
| Car (road) | 151 km | 1 h 33 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 Magdeburg 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.
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 |
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 Hanover and Magdeburg is at 52.25° N, 10.67° E.
The nearest town is Cremlingen, Landkreis Wolfenbüttel, Niedersachsen — about 66 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Hanover from Magdeburg?
By car it is 151 km, with a driving time of about 1 h 33 min. The straight-line distance between Hanover and Magdeburg is 131 kilometres (81 miles or 71 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Hanover to Magdeburg?
The driving distance is 151 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 1 h 33 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Magdeburg from Hanover?
Magdeburg lies to the ESE (102°) as seen from Hanover.
How long is a flight from Hanover to Magdeburg?
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 Hanover to Magdeburg cost?
Over 151 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Hanover to Magdeburg 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 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 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 |