Distance between Düsseldorf and Essen
The distance from Düsseldorf to Essen is 21 miles by road including 14 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 28 minutes and goes through West, Breitscheid and Roßkothen.
| Shortest distance by air | 19 mi ✈️ |
| Car route length | 21.1 mi 🚗 |
| Driving time | 28 min |
| Fuel amount | 0.7 gal |
| Fuel cost | 2.6 USD |
| Point | Distance | Time | Fuel | |
| Düsseldorf | 0 mi | 00 min | 0.0 gal | |
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A 52 7 mi, 10 min
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| West | 7 mi | 10 min | 0.2 gal | |
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A 52 5 mi, 04 min
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| Breitscheid | 11 mi | 15 min | 0.4 gal | |
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A 52 4 mi, 03 min
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| Roßkothen | 15 mi | 18 min | 0.5 gal | |
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A 52 6 mi, 09 min
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| Essen | 21 mi | 28 min | 0.7 gal | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to drive from Düsseldorf to Essen?
Fuel cost: 2.6 USD
This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 21.1 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.58 USD / gal)
You can adjust fuel consumption and fuel price here.
How long is a car ride from Düsseldorf to Essen?
Driving time: 28 min
This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.
- 1 mi with a maximum speed 68 mph = 1 min
- 7 mi with a maximum speed 62 mph = 6 min
- 6 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 6 min
- 6 mi with a maximum speed 31 mph = 11 min
The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.
How far is Düsseldorf to Essen by land?
The distance between Düsseldorf and Essen is 21.1 mi by road including 14.3 mi on motorways.
Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Düsseldorf and Essen respectively.
How far is Düsseldorf to Essen by plane?
The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Düsseldorf and Essen is 19.3 mi.
This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Düsseldorf and Essen respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.
How many hours is Düsseldorf from Essen by plane?
Boeing 737 airliner needs 2 min to cover the distance of 19 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.
Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 8 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.
How long is a helicopter ride from Düsseldorf to Essen?
Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 7 min to cover the distance of 19 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.
Popular "Robinson R44" needs 8 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.
What city is halfway between Düsseldorf and Essen?
The halfway point between Düsseldorf and Essen is Breitscheid. It is located about 1 mi from the exact midpoint by road.
The distance from Breitscheid to Düsseldorf is 11 mi and driving will take about 15 min. The road between Breitscheid and Essen has length 10 mi and will take approximately 13 min.
Where is Düsseldorf in relation to Essen?
Düsseldorf is located 19 mi south-west of Essen.
Düsseldorf has geographic coordinates: latitude 51.2254, longitude 6.77631.
Essen has geographic coordinates: latitude 51.45709, longitude 7.01143.
Which highway goes from Düsseldorf to Essen?
The route from Düsseldorf to Essen follows A 52.
Other minor sections pass along the road:
- B 224: 1 mi
- B 1: 1 mi