Hanover to Mönchengladbach distance
The distance from Hanover (Germany) to Mönchengladbach (Germany) is 317 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 10 min. The straight-line distance is 262 km (163 miles); Mönchengladbach lies to the WSW of Hanover.
Reverse direction: Mönchengladbach to Hanover distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 262 km | 50 min |
| Car (road) | 317 km | 3 h 10 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 Mönchengladbach would cost roughly 642–862 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 317 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 |
Mönchengladbach
Mönchengladbach is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 11′ 39.01″ N, 6° 25′ 53.54″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.19 |
| Longitude | 6.43 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 267,213 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Hanover and Mönchengladbach is at 51.8° N, 8.06° E.
The nearest town is Beckum, Kreis Warendorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 131 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Hanover from Mönchengladbach?
By car it is 317 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 10 min. The straight-line distance between Hanover and Mönchengladbach is 262 kilometres (163 miles or 142 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Hanover to Mönchengladbach?
The driving distance is 317 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 10 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Mönchengladbach from Hanover?
Mönchengladbach lies to the WSW (241°) as seen from Hanover.
How long is a flight from Hanover to Mönchengladbach?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 50 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Hanover to Mönchengladbach cost?
Over 317 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Hanover to Mönchengladbach would cost roughly 642–862 € 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 Mönchengladbach
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Mönchengladbach → Krefeld | 21 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Neuss | 26 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Düsseldorf | 31 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Duisburg | 52 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Solingen | 56 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Kevelaer | 57 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Mülheim | 59 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Wuppertal | 60 km |
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