Hanover to Wuppertal distance
The distance from Hanover (Germany) to Wuppertal (Germany) is 247 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 30 min. The straight-line distance is 217 km (135 miles); Wuppertal lies to the SW of Hanover.
Reverse direction: Wuppertal to Hanover distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 217 km | 46 min |
| Car (road) | 247 km | 2 h 30 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 Wuppertal would cost roughly 502–673 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 247 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 |
Wuppertal
Wuppertal is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 15′ 22.37″ N, 7° 9′ 2.75″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.26 |
| Longitude | 7.15 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 358,193 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Hanover and Wuppertal is at 51.82° N, 8.43° E.
The nearest town is Rietberg, Kreis Gütersloh, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 108 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Hanover from Wuppertal?
By car it is 247 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 30 min. The straight-line distance between Hanover and Wuppertal is 217 kilometres (135 miles or 117 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Hanover to Wuppertal?
The driving distance is 247 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 30 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Wuppertal from Hanover?
Wuppertal lies to the SW (236°) as seen from Hanover.
How long is a flight from Hanover to Wuppertal?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 46 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Hanover to Wuppertal cost?
Over 247 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Hanover to Wuppertal would cost roughly 502–673 € 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 Wuppertal
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Wuppertal → Solingen | 16 km |
| Wuppertal → Remscheid | 17 km |
| Wuppertal → Hagen | 30 km |
| Wuppertal → Düsseldorf | 31 km |
| Wuppertal → Essen | 36 km |
| Wuppertal → Leverkusen | 36 km |
| Wuppertal → Bochum | 37 km |
| Wuppertal → Neuss | 37 km |