Distance from Essen to Dortmund
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Extended route information
The shortest distance (air line) between Essen and Dortmund is 31.65 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between Essen and Dortmund is according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. . Half of the trip is reached in .
Bearing: 79.07° (E)The initial bearing on the course from Essen to Dortmund is 79.07° and the compass direction is E.
Midpoint: 51.48528,7.23903The geographic midpoint between Essen and Dortmund is in 15.83 km distance between both points in a bearing of 79.07°. It is located in Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Bochum, Innenstadt, Stahlwerke (Deutschland, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Bochum, Innenstadt, Stahlwerke).
Time difference: 0hEssen and Dortmund are both in the same time zone Europe/Berlin.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between Essen and Dortmund, the place names are converted into coordinates (latitude and longitude). The respective geographic centre is used for cities, regions and countries. To calculate the distance the Haversine formula is applied.