Karlsruhe to Magdeburg distance
The distance from Karlsruhe (Germany) to Magdeburg (Germany) is 544 km by road, with a driving time of about 5 h 16 min. The straight-line distance is 413 km (257 miles); Magdeburg lies to the NNE of Karlsruhe.
Reverse direction: Magdeburg to Karlsruhe distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 413 km | 61 min |
| Car (road) | 544 km | 5 h 16 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Karlsruhe to Magdeburg would cost roughly 1096–1475 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 544 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.
Karlsruhe
Karlsruhe is located in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 49° 0′ 24.80″ N, 8° 24′ 13.15″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 49.01 |
| Longitude | 8.4 |
| Region | Baden-Württemberg |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 309,050 |
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 Karlsruhe and Magdeburg is at 50.57° N, 9.95° E.
The nearest town is Hilders, Landkreis Fulda, Hessen — about 206 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Karlsruhe from Magdeburg?
By car it is 544 km, with a driving time of about 5 h 16 min. The straight-line distance between Karlsruhe and Magdeburg is 413 kilometres (257 miles or 223 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Karlsruhe to Magdeburg?
The driving distance is 544 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 5 h 16 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Magdeburg from Karlsruhe?
Magdeburg lies to the NNE (32°) as seen from Karlsruhe.
How long is a flight from Karlsruhe to Magdeburg?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 61 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Karlsruhe to Magdeburg cost?
Over 544 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Karlsruhe to Magdeburg would cost roughly 1096–1475 € 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 Karlsruhe
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Karlsruhe → Pforzheim | 29 km |
| Karlsruhe → Heidelberg | 53 km |
| Karlsruhe → Mannheim | 68 km |
| Karlsruhe → Ludwigshafen | 72 km |
| Karlsruhe → Stuttgart | 80 km |
| Karlsruhe → Strasbourg | 83 km |
| Karlsruhe → Heilbronn | 91 km |
| Karlsruhe → Reutlingen | 104 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 |
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