Durham, United Kingdom to Hamburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

474.9 miles 764.3 km · straight line
569.9 miles estimated 917.2 km · driving distance
11h 28min estimated drive time
£86 - £106 estimated fuel cost
~1h 27min flight time
96° E bearing direction

How far is Durham, United Kingdom from Hamburg?

The distance from Durham, United Kingdom to Hamburg is 474.9 miles (764.3 km) as the crow flies. Hamburg is located E of Durham, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 569.9 miles, taking about 11h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Durham, United Kingdom is in United Kingdom, while Hamburg is in Germany.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Durham, United Kingdom and Hamburg. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Durham, United Kingdom to Hamburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 28min £86 - £106 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 46min $46–$85* Budget
Train ~10h 54min $68–$199* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Durham, United Kingdom & Hamburg

Quick Facts

Durham, United Kingdom
54.78°N, 1.57°W
Europe/London
63m elevation
Hamburg
53.55°N, 9.99°E
Europe/Berlin
6m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 158 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients