Distance from Berlin to Major Cities?

About Berlin: Location & Geography

Germany
Berlin
Germany · Europe
German CapitalSpree MetropolisCity of Freedom
Population 3,426,354
Coordinates 52.5244°N,  13.4105°E
Timezone Europe/Berlin
UTC+1 / UTC+2 DST
Elevation 74 m (243 ft)
Country Germany
Continent Europe
Main Airports BER

Distance from Berlin to Major Cities

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City Distance Miles Direction
United Kingdom London 932 km 579 mi W
France Paris 878 km 546 mi SW
United Arab Emirates Dubai 4,638 km 2,882 mi SE
China Shanghai 8,397 km 5,218 mi NE
Japan Tokyo 8,915 km 5,540 mi NE
United States New York City 6,385 km 3,967 mi NW
Regional Cities
Türkiye Istanbul 1,736 km 1,079 mi SE
Russia Moscow 1,608 km 999 mi E
Russia Saint Petersburg 1,324 km 823 mi NE
Türkiye Ankara 2,038 km 1,266 mi SE
Spain Madrid 1,870 km 1,162 mi SW
Türkiye Bursa 1,815 km 1,128 mi SE

Closest Cities Near Berlin by Radius

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Within 100 km

DE Potsdam 27 km SW
DE Falkensee 22 km W
DE Bernau bei Berlin 21 km NE
DE Oranienburg 28 km NW
DE Blankenfelde-Mahlow 21 km S

Within 250 km

PL Szczecin 126 km NE
DE Leipzig 150 km SW
DE Dresden 165 km S
DE Magdeburg 129 km W
DE Neue Neustadt 128 km W

Within 500 km

DE Hamburg 255 km NW
CZ Prague 280 km S
PL Wrocław 295 km SE
DE Wandsbek 252 km NW
DK Copenhagen 355 km N
DE Marienthal 251 km NW
DE Bremen 315 km W
DE Eimsbüttel 259 km NW
DE Altona 259 km NW
PL Bydgoszcz 316 km E

Within 60 miles

DE Potsdam 17 mi SW
DE Falkensee 14 mi W
DE Bernau bei Berlin 13 mi NE
DE Oranienburg 17 mi NW
DE Blankenfelde-Mahlow 13 mi S

Within 150 miles

PL Szczecin 79 mi NE
DE Leipzig 93 mi SW
DE Dresden 103 mi S
DE Magdeburg 80 mi W
DE Neue Neustadt 79 mi W

Within 300 miles

DE Hamburg 159 mi NW
CZ Prague 174 mi S
DE Hannover 155 mi W
PL Wrocław 183 mi SE
DE Wandsbek 156 mi NW
DK Copenhagen 220 mi N
DE Marienthal 156 mi NW
DE Bremen 196 mi W
DE Eimsbüttel 161 mi NW
DE Altona 161 mi NW

Average Flight Times from Berlin

Destination Flight Time Distance Direction
United Kingdom London ~2h 2min 932 km W
France Paris ~1h 59min 878 km SW
United Arab Emirates Dubai ~6h 9min 4,638 km SE
China Shanghai ~10h 20min 8,397 km NE
Japan Tokyo ~10h 54min 8,915 km NE
United States New York City ~8h 6min 6,385 km NW

* Estimated based on great-circle distance at 900 km/h cruising speed. Actual times vary by airline, winds, and routing.

Berlin Location & Key Facts

Berlin is the capital and largest city of Germany, located in the northeastern part of the country. It is one of Europe's most influential political and cultural capitals, shaped by Prussian history, the Second World War, the Cold War, and German reunification. Today Berlin is known for government, museums, creative industries, startups, and a distinctly international urban culture.

  • ✓Seat of the German federal government, parliament, and many of the country's most important national institutions
  • ✓Its 20th-century history, especially the Berlin Wall and reunification, gives the city exceptional symbolic importance in modern Europe
  • ✓Home to Museum Island, one of the continent's most significant museum districts and a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • ✓A major European center for startups, design, music, nightlife, and contemporary art
  • ✓Large parks, broad boulevards, and extensive rail transit help define Berlin's urban structure despite its sprawling footprint

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Berlin from the North Pole?
Berlin is approximately 4,167 km (2,589 miles) from the North Pole (geographic north, 90°N). The straight-line great-circle distance places Berlin at 37.5° from the polar region.

How far is Berlin from the South Pole?
The distance from Berlin to the South Pole (90°S, Antarctica) is approximately 15,848 km (9,847 miles).

How far is Berlin from the equator?
Berlin lies at 52.5244° north latitude, approximately 5,847 km (3,633 miles) from the equator.

How far is Berlin from Rome?
The great-circle distance from Berlin to Rome, Italy is approximately 1,184 km (736 miles). Rome is located at 41.89°N, 12.51°E in central Italy.

How long is the flight from Berlin to Istanbul?
The estimated flight time from Berlin to Istanbul is approximately 2h 56min. 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 Berlin?
There are 214 cities within 200 km of Berlin in our dataset of 600+ major global cities, including Dresden, Leipzig, Szczecin.

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