Magdeburg to Mönchengladbach distance
The distance from Magdeburg (Germany) to Mönchengladbach (Germany) is 456 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 26 min. The straight-line distance is 371 km (231 miles); Mönchengladbach lies to the WSW of Magdeburg.
Reverse direction: Mönchengladbach to Magdeburg distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 371 km | 58 min |
| Car (road) | 456 km | 4 h 26 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Magdeburg to Mönchengladbach would cost roughly 920–1237 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 456 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.
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 |
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 Magdeburg and Mönchengladbach is at 51.68° N, 8.99° E.
The nearest town is Bad Driburg, Kreis Höxter, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 186 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Magdeburg from Mönchengladbach?
By car it is 456 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 26 min. The straight-line distance between Magdeburg and Mönchengladbach is 371 kilometres (231 miles or 201 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Magdeburg to Mönchengladbach?
The driving distance is 456 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 26 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Mönchengladbach from Magdeburg?
Mönchengladbach lies to the WSW (256°) as seen from Magdeburg.
How long is a flight from Magdeburg to Mönchengladbach?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 58 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Magdeburg to Mönchengladbach cost?
Over 456 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Magdeburg to Mönchengladbach would cost roughly 920–1237 € 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 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 |
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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