Flight Time from Dortmund to Essen
The flight from Dortmund to Essen covers about 20 mi and takes roughly 32 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
32 min
Nonstop flight
20 mi
Straight-line
28 mi
By road
32 min
Flight time
Dortmund and Essen are about 20 mi (32 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 28 mi (45 km), a drive of about 38 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 32 min.
| Straight-line distance | 20 mi / 32 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 28 mi / 45 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 38 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 32 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $3 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 51.486, 7.239 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Dortmund to Essen is about 20 mi (32 km) in a straight line, and roughly 28 mi (45 km) by road.