Magdeburg to Oberhausen distance
The distance from Magdeburg (Germany) to Oberhausen (Germany) is 396 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 47 min. The straight-line distance is 334 km (207 miles); Oberhausen lies to the W of Magdeburg.
Reverse direction: Oberhausen to Magdeburg distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 334 km | 55 min |
| Car (road) | 396 km | 3 h 47 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 Oberhausen would cost roughly 800–1075 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 396 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 |
Oberhausen
Oberhausen is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 29′ 16.23″ N, 6° 51′ 47.91″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.49 |
| Longitude | 6.86 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 213,646 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Magdeburg and Oberhausen is at 51.82° N, 9.22° E.
The nearest town is Marienmünster, Kreis Höxter, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 167 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Magdeburg from Oberhausen?
By car it is 396 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 47 min. The straight-line distance between Magdeburg and Oberhausen is 334 kilometres (207 miles or 180 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Magdeburg to Oberhausen?
The driving distance is 396 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 47 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Oberhausen from Magdeburg?
Oberhausen lies to the W (260°) as seen from Magdeburg.
How long is a flight from Magdeburg to Oberhausen?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 55 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Magdeburg to Oberhausen cost?
Over 396 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Magdeburg to Oberhausen would cost roughly 800–1075 € 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 Oberhausen
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Oberhausen → Essen | 16 km |
| Oberhausen → Duisburg | 17 km |
| Oberhausen → Gelsenkirchen | 18 km |
| Oberhausen → Herne | 27 km |
| Oberhausen → Bochum | 31 km |
| Oberhausen → Recklinghausen | 38 km |
| Oberhausen → Düsseldorf | 39 km |
| Oberhausen → Krefeld | 43 km |
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