Distance from Amsterdam to Major Cities?
About Amsterdam: Location & Geography
Amsterdam
Netherlands · Europe
Venice of the NorthDutch CapitalCanal City
Population 741,636
Coordinates 52.3740°N,
4.8897°E
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam
UTC+1 / UTC+2 DST
UTC+1 / UTC+2 DST
Elevation 13 m (43 ft)
Country Netherlands
Continent Europe
Main Airports AMS
Distance from Amsterdam to Major Cities
Calculate Distance from Amsterdam →| City | Distance | Miles | Direction | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 London | 357 km | 222 mi | W | |
 Paris | 431 km | 268 mi | SW | |
 Dubai | 5,174 km | 3,215 mi | E | |
 Shanghai | 8,874 km | 5,514 mi | NE | |
 Tokyo | 9,288 km | 5,771 mi | NE | |
 New York City | 5,862 km | 3,642 mi | W | |
| Regional Cities | ||||
 Istanbul | 2,211 km | 1,374 mi | SE | |
 Moscow | 2,148 km | 1,335 mi | NE | |
| Saint Petersburg | 1,769 km | 1,099 mi | NE | |
| Ankara | 2,536 km | 1,576 mi | E | |
 Berlin | 577 km | 359 mi | E | |
 Madrid | 1,481 km | 920 mi | SW | |
Closest Cities Near Amsterdam by Radius
Find Cities Within Radius →Within 50 km
| Utrecht | 35 km | SE |
| Zaanstad | 10 km | NW |
| Haarlem | 17 km | W |
| Almere Stad | 22 km | E |
| Hoofddorp | 16 km | SW |
Within 100 km
| Rotterdam | 57 km | SW |
| The Hague | 52 km | SW |
| Tilburg | 92 km | S |
| Breda | 88 km | S |
| 's-Hertogenbosch | 80 km | S |
Within 250 km
 Brussels | 173 km | S |
| Antwerpen | 133 km | S |
| Köln | 214 km | SE |
| Düsseldorf | 182 km | SE |
| Essen | 178 km | SE |
| Duisburg | 166 km | SE |
| Eindhoven | 111 km | S |
| Dortmund | 201 km | SE |
| Bochum | 188 km | SE |
| Groningen | 147 km | NE |
Within 30 miles
| Utrecht | 22 mi | SE |
| Zaanstad | 6 mi | NW |
| Haarlem | 11 mi | W |
| Almere Stad | 14 mi | E |
| Hoofddorp | 10 mi | SW |
Within 60 miles
| Rotterdam | 36 mi | SW |
| The Hague | 32 mi | SW |
| Tilburg | 57 mi | S |
| Breda | 55 mi | S |
| 's-Hertogenbosch | 50 mi | S |
Within 150 miles
| Brussels | 108 mi | S |
| Antwerpen | 82 mi | S |
| Köln | 133 mi | SE |
| Düsseldorf | 113 mi | SE |
| Essen | 110 mi | SE |
| Duisburg | 103 mi | SE |
| Eindhoven | 69 mi | S |
| Dortmund | 125 mi | SE |
| Bochum | 117 mi | SE |
| Groningen | 91 mi | NE |
Average Flight Times from Amsterdam
| Destination | Flight Time | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | ~1h 24min | 357 km | W |
| Paris | ~1h 29min | 431 km | SW |
| Dubai | ~6h 45min | 5,174 km | E |
| Shanghai | ~10h 52min | 8,874 km | NE |
| Tokyo | ~11h 19min | 9,288 km | NE |
| New York City | ~7h 31min | 5,862 km | W |
* Estimated based on great-circle distance at 900 km/h cruising speed. Actual times vary by airline, winds, and routing.
Amsterdam Location & Key Facts
Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands and the country's most internationally recognized city. Built around concentric canals and a historic trading core, it rose to global importance during the Dutch Golden Age as a center of commerce, finance, shipping, and culture. Today Amsterdam combines preserved canal-ring urbanism with major roles in tourism, technology, design, higher education, and international business.
- ✓The 17th-century canal ring is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and remains the defining structure of the city
- ✓Amsterdam has long been associated with maritime trade, global finance, and the historical expansion of the Dutch Republic
- ✓The Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, and Anne Frank House make it one of Europe's best-known cultural destinations
- ✓Schiphol and the wider Randstad region give the city strong connectivity within Europe and to the rest of the world
- ✓Cycling, dense mixed-use neighborhoods, and compact urban form make Amsterdam a frequent reference point in planning and mobility discussions
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Amsterdam from the North Pole?
Amsterdam is approximately 4,184 km (2,600 miles) from the North Pole (geographic north, 90°N). The straight-line great-circle distance places Amsterdam at 37.6° from the polar region.
How far is Amsterdam from the South Pole?
The distance from Amsterdam to the South Pole (90°S, Antarctica) is approximately 15,831 km (9,837 miles).
How far is Amsterdam from the equator?
Amsterdam lies at 52.3740° north latitude, approximately 5,830 km (3,623 miles) from the equator.
How far is Amsterdam from Rome?
The great-circle distance from Amsterdam to Rome, Italy is approximately 1,299 km (807 miles). Rome is located at 41.89°N, 12.51°E in central Italy.
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Istanbul?
The estimated flight time from Amsterdam to Istanbul is approximately 3h 27min. This is based on great-circle distance and a typical cruising speed of 900 km/h. Actual flight times vary depending on airline, routing, and wind conditions.
How many cities are within 200 km of Amsterdam?
There are 537 cities within 200 km of Amsterdam in our dataset of 600+ major global cities, including Brussels, Rotterdam, Düsseldorf.