What are the geodetic coordinates of Munich International Airport (MUC)?

Munich International Airport (MUC / ICAO: EDDM) is located at geodetic coordinates 48.3538°N, 11.7861°E in Munich, DE. It sits at an airfield elevation of 1,486 ft (453 m) MSL with 2 runways (08L/26R (4,000 m), 08R/26L (4,000 m)).

What direct Great Circle routes originate from MUC?

MUC connects to major global flight corridors including New York (JFK), Dubai (DXB), London (LHR). Calculate exact spherical distances, true bearings, and window seat solar recommendations on Orb Vector.

How do Great Circle routes from MUC compare to flat map lines?

Flights departing MUC follow spherical geodesics (Great Circle arcs), which represent the shortest three-dimensional atmospheric distance over Earth's curved surface rather than constant-compass Rhumb lines. At MUC's latitude, Earth's axial rotation imparts a tangential velocity of 1,113 km/h.

Munich International Airport (MUC) 3D Flight Route Map, Direct Destinations & Geodetic Profile

AIRPORT HUB INTELLIGENCE & GEODETIC PROFILE

Munich International Airport (MUC) Hub Guide & 3D Flight Map

Geodetic Coordinates: 48.354°N, 011.786°E • Country: DE • Standard Timezone: UTCGMT+1 (Local: 04:44) • Solar Angle: -25.7° Elev, 89° Azim (Night)

Munich International Airport (MUC) serves as a vital junction in global commercial aviation. Located in the Erdinger Moos plain 28.5 km northeast of Munich north of the Bavarian Alps. Hover over or select radiating Great Circle spokes on the 3D globe to examine direct geodesic flight corridors, true departure bearings, nautical mile distances, and overflight paths radiating across the world.

ICAO / IATA & ELEVATIONEDDM / MUCElevation: 1,486 ft (453 m) MSL

PRIMARY RUNWAY COMPLEX2 Runways08L/26R (4,000 m) · 08R/26L (4,000 m)

EARTH ROTATIONAL SPEED1,113 km/hMid-Latitude Temperate Zone (Northern Hemisphere) (0.91 Mach tangential)

HUB REACHABILITY (Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental)47 / 49 Global HubsWithin 14,815 km non-stop range

Direct Outbound Flight Corridors from MUC — Top Direct Routes

MUC → JFK297° True (WNW)

New York (US)

6,481 km (4,027 mi)•8h 41m

MUC → DXB108° True (ESE)

Dubai (AE)

4,564 km (2,836 mi)•4h 52m

MUC → LHR296° True (WNW)

London (GB)

942 km (585 mi)•1h 41m

MUC → LAX321° True (NW)

Los Angeles (US)

9,616 km (5,975 mi)•12h 8m

MUC → SIN87° True (E)

Singapore (SG)

10,058 km (6,250 mi)•10h 4m

MUC → SFO325° True (NW)

San Francisco (US)

9,437 km (5,864 mi)•11h 47m

MUC → CDG280° True (W)

Paris (FR)

682 km (424 mi)•1h 23m

MUC → HND40° True (NE)

Tokyo (JP)

9,359 km (5,815 mi)•9h 50m

MUC → MAD240° True (WSW)

Madrid (ES)

1,496 km (930 mi)•2h 23m

MUC → FRA309° True (NW)

Frankfurt-am-Main (DE)

300 km (186 mi)•0h 52m

Popular Route Vectors & Geodesic Azimuth Telemetry from MUC

Route Corridor	Initial Bearing	Arrival Bearing	Great Circle Distance	Rhumb Divergence	Est. Flight Time
MUC → JFKNew York (North / South Atlantic Track)	297° TRU (WNW)	231° TRU	6,481 km (3,499 NM)	+345 km (+5.3%)	8h 41m
MUC → DXBDubai (Intercontinental Geodesic Corridor)	108° TRU (ESE)	136° TRU	4,564 km (2,464 NM)	+42 km (+0.9%)	4h 52m
MUC → LHRLondon (Continental Trunk Corridor)	296° TRU (WNW)	287° TRU	942 km (509 NM)	+1 km (+0.1%)	1h 41m
MUC → LAXLos Angeles (Transpacific / Trans-Oceanic Arc)	321° TRU (NW)	211° TRU	9,616 km (5,192 NM)	+1,330 km (+13.8%)	12h 8m
MUC → SINSingapore (Intercontinental Geodesic Corridor)	087° TRU (E)	138° TRU	10,058 km (5,431 NM)	+279 km (+2.8%)	10h 4m
MUC → SFOSan Francisco (Transpacific / Trans-Oceanic Arc)	325° TRU (NW)	209° TRU	9,437 km (5,096 NM)	+1,497 km (+15.9%)	11h 47m
MUC → CDGParis (Continental Trunk Corridor)	280° TRU (W)	273° TRU	682 km (368 NM)	identical path	1h 23m
MUC → HNDTokyo (Intercontinental Geodesic Corridor)	040° TRU (NE)	148° TRU	9,359 km (5,053 NM)	+1,263 km (+13.5%)	9h 50m
MUC → MADMadrid (Continental Trunk Corridor)	240° TRU (WSW)	229° TRU	1,496 km (808 NM)	+2 km (+0.1%)	2h 23m
MUC → FRAFrankfurt-am-Main (Domestic / Regional Shuttle)	309° TRU (NW)	307° TRU	300 km (162 NM)	identical path	0h 52m

Geography, Airfield Operations & Notable Aviation Facts: MUC

PRIMARY HUB CARRIERSLufthansa · Air Dolomiti · Eurowings

EXACT GEODETIC ANTIPODE48.354°S, 168.214°W (South Pacific Ocean)

FURTHEST MAJOR HUBSydney (SYD) — 16,312 km (10,136 mi)

01Operates Lufthansa's secondary long-haul European hub for Airbus A380 and A350 fleets.
02Staggered parallel 4,000 m east-west runways allow simultaneous independent approaches.
03Replaced urban Munich-Riem overnight in May 1992 with zero scheduled flight disruptions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Munich International Airport (MUC) located and what are its coordinates?: Munich International Airport (MUC, ICAO: EDDM) is located in Munich, DE at geodetic coordinates 48.354°N, 011.786°E (Latitude: 48.3538°, Longitude: 11.7861°). At this latitude (Mid-Latitude Temperate Zone (Northern Hemisphere)), Earth's rotation imparts a tangential velocity of 1,113 km/h.
What are the runway orientations and airfield elevation at MUC?: Munich International Airport (MUC) sits at an airfield elevation of 1,486 ft (453 m) above mean sea level and operates 2 runways, led by 08L/26R (4,000 m), 08R/26L (4,000 m).
What time zone and solar lighting conditions apply to MUC?: Munich International Airport operates on civil timezone UTCGMT+1 (approximate local clock time: 04:44). Based on real-time solar ephemeris calculations, the sun is at an altitude of -25.7°, placing the airport in night.
How many major outbound flight corridors radiate from MUC?: Orb Vector indexes 3 connected flight corridors and 10 popular outbound route vectors radiating from MUC. The longest featured corridor from MUC is MUC → SIN (Singapore), spanning 10,058 km (6,250 mi / 5,431 NM) along an initial bearing of 087° TRU (E).
What is the exact antipode and furthest global hub from MUC?: The exact geodetic antipode (diametrically opposite point on Earth) to MUC lies at 48.354°S, 168.214°W (South Pacific Ocean). Among the world's major aviation hubs, the furthest from MUC is Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) at a Great Circle distance of 16,312 km (10,136 mi).
What is a Great Circle?: A Great Circle is the intersection of a sphere and a plane that passes through the sphere's center. It represents the largest possible circle that can be drawn on a sphere and defines the shortest path between two points on the surface.
Why do flight paths look curved on 2D maps?: Most 2D maps use the Mercator projection, which distorts size and shape as you move away from the equator. A straight line on a Mercator map (a rhumb line) is actually a longer path than the curved Great Circle route. Pilots fly the Great Circle route to save fuel and time.
How accurate are the distances?: Orb Vector calculates distances using the Haversine formula, which accounts for the Earth's curvature. While the Earth is not a perfect sphere (it's an oblate spheroid), the error margin is negligible for general flight planning and visualization purposes, typically within 0.5%.
Can I measure multi-stop routes?: Yes! You can chain multiple airports together to create a complex itinerary. The tool will calculate the distance for each leg of the journey as well as the total cumulative distance.
How is flight time estimated?: Our flight time estimator uses a standard cruising speed of 900 km/h (approx 485 knots) and adds a 30-minute buffer for takeoff and landing per leg. Crucially, it also accounts for the Jet Stream: eastbound flights are calculated as ~15% faster due to tailwinds, while westbound flights are slower due to headwinds.
What are the "Discover Routes"?: We've curated a selection of extreme and interesting aviation routes, such as the world's longest flight (Singapore to JFK) and the "Island Hopper" across the Pacific. Use the "Discover Routes" menu to instantly visualize these famous trajectories.