Munich to Berlin: Exactly 504 km (313 mi)

Munich, Germany → Berlin, Germany

504
Kilometers
313
Miles
~1h 8min
Flight time (est.)
~656 km
Rough road-length estimate

272 nautical miles · Direction: north

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Munich to Berlin is 504 km (313 miles). Berlin lies roughly north-northeast of Munich; the initial great-circle bearing is 14° (NNE). It is a domestic route within Germany.

Coordinates & Bearing

Munich (Bavaria, Germany) sits at 48.1351°N, 11.5820°E; Berlin (Brandenburg, Germany) is at 52.5200°N, 13.4050°E. The initial great-circle bearing is 14° (NNE); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Munich to Berlin

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~1h 8min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road ~656 km · ~8h 12min Rough estimate: straight line × 1.3 at 80 km/h. Not live routing.
🚆 Rail No timetable data Same landmass, so rail may exist — check an operator.

Rough road-length estimate for Munich to Berlin: about 656 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Halfway Point

The geographic halfway point of the great-circle path between Munich and Berlin lies at approximately 50.3311°N, 12.4514°E — the position that is an equal 252 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

Munich and Berlin both use the Europe/Berlin time zone, so there is no normal clock difference between them.

Travel Insight: Munich to Berlin

Germany's north-south axis. The ICE high-speed train takes 4 hours and runs every hour. This route crosses the geographic center of Germany.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Munich from Berlin?

The straight-line distance from Munich to Berlin is approximately 504 km (313 miles, 272 nautical miles).

What direction is Berlin from Munich?

Berlin lies roughly north-northeast of Munich; the initial great-circle bearing is 14° (NNE).

How long does it take to fly from Munich to Berlin?

Estimated flight time is about 1h 8min (great-circle distance at 800 km/h plus 30 min for taxi, take-off and landing). It is not an airline schedule; total airport-to-airport trip time is longer.

Can you drive from Munich to Berlin?

Rough road-length estimate for Munich to Berlin: about 656 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Is there a time difference between Munich and Berlin?

Munich and Berlin both use the Europe/Berlin time zone, so there is no normal clock difference between them.

Straight-line distance uses the great-circle (Haversine) method. Flight and road figures, where shown, are estimates rather than schedules or live routing. How SnapDistance calculates distances

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