Amsterdam, Netherlands — Complete distance hub with flight times, driving distances & travel planning data
By SnapDistance Team · Updated April 7, 2026
From Amsterdam, the closest major city is Brussels at just 173 km (43 min by air). The farthest destination is New York at 5,863 km. On average, the 27 destinations listed here are 1,165 km from Amsterdam.
Amsterdam is a notable city in Netherlands, with a population of approximately 872,680. Located in the North Holland region of Europe, Amsterdam serves as a significant regional destination.
Amsterdam connects to 25 destinations within Europe and 2 intercontinental routes spanning 3 continents. Whether you're planning a weekend trip, a business journey, or a long-haul adventure, this page covers every route from Amsterdam with exact distances, flight times, and driving estimates.
Understanding route categories from Amsterdam helps with travel planning:
| Category | Distance | Routes | Best Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Short-haul | Under 1,500 km | 22 routes | Train or flight |
| 🟡 Medium-haul | 1,500–5,000 km | 4 routes | Flight (3–7 hours) |
| 🔴 Long-haul | Over 5,000 km | 1 routes | Flight (7+ hours) |
Amsterdam benefits from Europe's extensive rail network. For destinations under 800 km, high-speed trains like the Eurostar, TGV, or ICE often beat flying when you factor in city-center departures and no airport security queues.
All distances shown are straight-line (great-circle) distances. Actual road distances are typically 20–40% longer. Flight times assume 800 km/h cruising speed with 30 minutes for takeoff and landing. For the most accurate door-to-door estimates, add 2–3 hours for airport procedures on each end.
For long-haul flights from Amsterdam (over 5,000 km), consider jet lag: crossing 5 timezones takes your body roughly one day per timezone to adjust.
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The closest major city to Amsterdam is Brussels, Belgium at 173 km (107 miles). Flight time: approximately 43 min.
The farthest city from Amsterdam in our database is New York at 5,863 km (3,643 miles).
We cover 27 destinations from Amsterdam, spanning 3 continents.
The average distance from Amsterdam to all listed destinations is approximately 1,165 km (724 miles).
From Amsterdam: 22 short-haul routes (under 1,500 km), 4 medium-haul (1,500–5,000 km), and 1 long-haul routes (over 5,000 km).
📍 Data: Coordinates from OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances calculated using the Haversine formula. Travel times are estimates only. Last verified: April 7, 2026.