Distance between Essen and Munich
The distance from Essen to Munich is 394 miles by road including 386 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 6 hours and 54 minutes and goes through Wiesbaden, Offenbach del Meno, Nuremberg, Immigrath, Rothenberg, Holweide and Ransbach-Baumbach.
| Shortest distance by air | 306 mi ✈️ |
| Car route length | 393.9 mi 🚗 |
| Driving time | 6 h 54 min |
| Fuel amount | 13.4 gal |
| Fuel cost | 52.7 USD |
| Point | Distance | Time | Fuel | |
| Essen | 0 mi | 00 min | 0.0 gal | |
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B 224 A 3 29 mi, 32 min
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| Immigrath | 29 mi | 32 min | 0.9 gal | |
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A 3 2 mi, 02 min
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| Rothenberg | 30 mi | 35 min | 1.0 gal | |
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A 3 9 mi, 08 min
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| Holweide | 39 mi | 44 min | 1.3 gal | |
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A 3 53 mi, 54 min
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| Ransbach-Baumbach | 92 mi | 1 h 38 min | 3.1 gal | |
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A 3 3 mi, 02 min
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| Eschelbach | 95 mi | 1 h 41 min | 3.2 gal | |
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A 3 16 mi, 16 min
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| Linter | 111 mi | 1 h 57 min | 3.7 gal | |
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A 3 23 mi, 22 min
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| Wiesbaden | 134 mi | 2 h 20 min | 4.4 gal | |
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A 3 22 mi, 22 min
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| Offenbach del Meno | 157 mi | 2 h 42 min | 5.3 gal | |
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A 3 133 mi, 2 h 17 min
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| Nuremberg | 290 mi | 5 h 00 min | 9.6 gal | |
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A 3 A 9 104 mi, 1 h 54 min
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| 48.13711, 11.57538 | 394 mi | 6 h 54 min | 13.4 gal | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to drive from Essen to Munich?
Fuel cost: 52.7 USD
This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 393.9 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.93 USD / gal)
You can adjust fuel consumption and fuel price here.
How long is a car ride from Essen to Munich?
Driving time: 6 h 54 min
This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.
- 49 mi with a maximum speed 68 mph = 43 min
- 215 mi with a maximum speed 62 mph = 3 h 27 min
- 122 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 2 h 28 min
- 7 mi with a maximum speed 31 mph = 13 min
The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.
How far is Essen to Munich by land?
The distance between Essen and Munich is 393.9 mi by road including 386.5 mi on motorways.
Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Essen and Munich respectively.
How far is Essen to Munich by plane?
The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Essen and Munich is 306.3 mi.
This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Essen and Munich respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.
How many hours is Essen from Munich by plane?
Boeing 737 airliner needs 36 min to cover the distance of 306 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.
Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 2 h 14 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.
How long is a helicopter ride from Essen to Munich?
Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 2 h 3 min to cover the distance of 306 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.
Popular "Robinson R44" needs 2 h 20 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.
What city is halfway between Essen and Munich?
The halfway point between Essen and Munich is Michelrieth. It is located about 1 mi from the exact midpoint by road.
The distance from Michelrieth to Essen is 198 mi and driving will take about 3 h 23 min. The road between Michelrieth and Munich has length 197 mi and will take approximately 3 h 31 min.
The other cities located close to halfway point:
Where is Essen in relation to Munich?
Essen is located 306 mi north-west of Munich.
Essen has geographic coordinates: latitude 51.45709, longitude 7.01143.
Munich has geographic coordinates: latitude 48.13711, longitude 11.57538.
Which highway goes from Essen to Munich?
The route from Essen to Munich follows A 3, A 9.
Other minor sections pass along the road:
- A 52: 7 mi
- A 4: 1 mi
- B 224: 1 mi