Salzburg to Munich: Exactly 115 km (72 mi)

Salzburg, Austria → Munich, Germany

115
Kilometers
72
Miles
~39 min
Flight time (est.)
~150 km
Rough road-length estimate

62 nautical miles · Direction: nearby

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Salzburg to Munich is 115 km (72 miles). Munich lies roughly west-northwest of Salzburg; the initial great-circle bearing is 289° (WNW). It is an international route from Austria to Germany.

Coordinates & Bearing

Salzburg (Salzburg, Austria) sits at 47.8095°N, 13.0550°E; Munich (Bavaria, Germany) is at 48.1351°N, 11.5820°E. The initial great-circle bearing is 289° (WNW); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Salzburg to Munich

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~39 min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road ~150 km · ~1h 53min 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 Salzburg to Munich: about 150 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 Salzburg and Munich lies at approximately 47.9747°N, 12.3208°E — the position that is an equal 58 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

Salzburg (Europe/Vienna) and Munich (Europe/Berlin) use different time-zone IDs but keep the same clock time all year under current rules.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Salzburg from Munich?

The straight-line distance from Salzburg to Munich is approximately 115 km (72 miles, 62 nautical miles).

What direction is Munich from Salzburg?

Munich lies roughly west-northwest of Salzburg; the initial great-circle bearing is 289° (WNW).

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

Estimated flight time is about 39 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 Salzburg to Munich?

Rough road-length estimate for Salzburg to Munich: about 150 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 Salzburg and Munich?

Salzburg (Europe/Vienna) and Munich (Europe/Berlin) 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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