Oslo to Gothenburg: Exactly 255 km (158 mi)

Oslo, Norway → Gothenburg, Sweden

255
Kilometers
158
Miles
~49 min
Flight time (est.)
~332 km
Rough road-length estimate

138 nautical miles · Direction: south

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Oslo to Gothenburg is 255 km (158 miles). Gothenburg lies roughly south-southeast of Oslo; the initial great-circle bearing is 163° (SSE). It is an international route from Norway to Sweden.

Coordinates & Bearing

Oslo (Eastern Norway, Norway) sits at 59.9139°N, 10.7522°E; Gothenburg (Västra Götaland, Sweden) is at 57.7089°N, 11.9746°E. The initial great-circle bearing is 163° (SSE); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Oslo to Gothenburg

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~49 min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road ~332 km · ~4h 9min 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 Oslo to Gothenburg: about 332 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 Oslo and Gothenburg lies at approximately 58.8128°N, 11.3828°E — the position that is an equal 128 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

Oslo (Europe/Oslo) and Gothenburg (Europe/Stockholm) use different time-zone IDs but keep the same clock time all year under current rules.

Currency & Language

Oslo uses the Norwegian Krone (NOK), while Gothenburg uses the Swedish Krona (SEK). The primary language changes from Norwegian in Oslo to Swedish in Gothenburg.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Oslo from Gothenburg?

The straight-line distance from Oslo to Gothenburg is approximately 255 km (158 miles, 138 nautical miles).

What direction is Gothenburg from Oslo?

Gothenburg lies roughly south-southeast of Oslo; the initial great-circle bearing is 163° (SSE).

How long does it take to fly from Oslo to Gothenburg?

Estimated flight time is about 49 min (great-circle distance at 800 km/h plus 30 min for taxi, take-off and landing). It is not an airline schedule, and over such a short distance airport time dominates; total airport-to-airport trip time is longer.

Can you drive from Oslo to Gothenburg?

Rough road-length estimate for Oslo to Gothenburg: about 332 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 Oslo and Gothenburg?

Oslo (Europe/Oslo) and Gothenburg (Europe/Stockholm) use different time-zone IDs but keep the same clock time all year under current rules.

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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