Distance from Metz to Essen
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Extended route information
The shortest distance (air line) between Metz and Essen is 267.19 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between Metz and Essen is according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. . Half of the trip is reached in .
Flight route: 245.44 km (0h 47min)The flight distance between the nearest airports Metz (LUX) and Essen (DUS) is 245.44 km. This corresponds to an approximate flight time of 0h 47min. Similar flight routes: LUX → DTM , LUX → CGN , LUX → FMO , LUX → EIN , FKB → DUS
Bearing: 12.94° (NNE)The initial bearing on the course from Metz to Essen is 12.94° and the compass direction is NNE.
Midpoint: 50.28786,6.58337The geographic midpoint between Metz and Essen is in 133.60 km distance between both points in a bearing of 12.94°. It is located in Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate, Landkreis Vulkaneifel, Steffeln (Deutschland, Rheinland-Pfalz, Landkreis Vulkaneifel, Steffeln).
Time difference: 0hMetz and Essen are both in the same time zone Europe/Paris.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between Metz and Essen, 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.