How Far Is Berlin From Everywhere? 37+ Distances

Berlin, Germany — Complete distance hub with flight times, driving distances & travel planning data

By SnapDistance Team · Updated April 7, 2026

Quick Answer: Distances from Berlin

From Berlin, the closest major city is Hamburg at just 255 km (49 min by air). The farthest destination is New York at 6,385 km. On average, the 37 destinations listed here are 1,137 km from Berlin.

About Berlin

Berlin is a major city in Germany, with a population of approximately 3,644,826. Located in the Brandenburg region of Europe, Berlin serves as an important center for commerce and travel.

Berlin connects to 36 destinations within Europe and 1 intercontinental routes spanning 2 continents. Whether you're planning a weekend trip, a business journey, or a long-haul adventure, this page covers every route from Berlin with exact distances, flight times, and driving estimates.

Distance Breakdown: Short, Medium & Long Haul

Understanding route categories from Berlin helps with travel planning:

Category	Distance	Routes	Best Transport
🟢 Short-haul	Under 1,500 km	29 routes	Train or flight
🟡 Medium-haul	1,500–5,000 km	7 routes	Flight (3–7 hours)
🔴 Long-haul	Over 5,000 km	1 routes	Flight (7+ hours)

Travel Tips from Berlin

Berlin 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 Berlin (over 5,000 km), consider jet lag: crossing 6 timezones takes your body roughly one day per timezone to adjust.

All 37 Routes from Berlin

To Europe (36 routes)

• Berlin → Hamburg — 255 km (✈ ~49 min)
• Berlin → Prague — 281 km (✈ ~51 min)
• Berlin → Malmo — 344 km (✈ ~56 min)
• Berlin → Copenhagen — 355 km (✈ ~57 min)
• Berlin → Nuremberg — 378 km (✈ ~58 min)
• Berlin → Gdansk — 402 km (✈ ~1h)
• Berlin → Frankfurt — 424 km (✈ ~1h 2min)
• Berlin → Munich — 504 km (✈ ~1h 8min)
• Berlin → Warsaw — 517 km (✈ ~1h 9min)
• Berlin → Vienna — 524 km (✈ ~1h 9min)
• Berlin → Kraków — 530 km (✈ ~1h 10min)
• Berlin → Amsterdam — 576 km (✈ ~1h 13min)
• Berlin → Zurich — 669 km (✈ ~1h 20min)
• Berlin → Budapest — 688 km (✈ ~1h 22min)
• Berlin → Zagreb — 769 km (✈ ~1h 28min)
• Berlin → Stockholm — 811 km (✈ ~1h 31min)
• Berlin → Vilnius — 819 km (✈ ~1h 31min)
• Berlin → Oslo — 838 km (✈ ~1h 33min)
• Berlin → Milan — 842 km (✈ ~1h 33min)
• Berlin → Riga — 844 km (✈ ~1h 33min)
• Berlin → Paris — 877 km (✈ ~1h 36min)
• Berlin → London — 932 km (✈ ~1h 40min)
• Berlin → Cluj-Napoca — 973 km (✈ ~1h 43min)
• Berlin → Belgrade — 1,003 km (✈ ~1h 45min)
• Berlin → Split — 1,027 km (✈ ~1h 47min)
• Berlin → Tallinn — 1,041 km (✈ ~1h 48min)
• Berlin → Helsinki — 1,105 km (✈ ~1h 53min)
• Berlin → Rome — 1,183 km (✈ ~1h 59min)
• Berlin → Kyiv — 1,204 km (✈ ~2h)
• Berlin → Moscow — 1,609 km (✈ ~2h 31min)
• Berlin → Palma — 1,658 km (✈ ~2h 34min)
• Berlin → Istanbul — 1,738 km (✈ ~2h 40min)
• Berlin → Madrid — 1,869 km (✈ ~2h 50min)
• Berlin → Antalya — 2,199 km (✈ ~3h 15min)
• Berlin → Malaga — 2,240 km (✈ ~3h 18min)
• Berlin → Tenerife — 3,654 km (✈ ~5h 4min)

To North America (1 routes)

• Berlin → New York — 6,385 km (✈ ~8h 29min)

Route Comparisons from Berlin

Can't decide between destinations? Compare routes side by side:

• London→Paris vs London→Berlin
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the closest major city to Berlin?

The closest major city to Berlin is Hamburg, Germany at 255 km (158 miles). Flight time: approximately 49 min.

What is the farthest city from Berlin?

The farthest city from Berlin in our database is New York at 6,385 km (3,967 miles).

How many destinations can I reach from Berlin?

We cover 37 destinations from Berlin, spanning 2 continents.

What is the average distance from Berlin to other major cities?

The average distance from Berlin to all listed destinations is approximately 1,137 km (706 miles).

How many short-haul vs long-haul routes are there from Berlin?

From Berlin: 29 short-haul routes (under 1,500 km), 7 medium-haul (1,500–5,000 km), and 1 long-haul routes (over 5,000 km).

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📍 Data: Coordinates from OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances calculated using the Haversine formula. Travel times are estimates only. Last verified: April 7, 2026.