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Distance from Aachen to Bielefeld

Straight line

220 km
137 mi · 119 NM

By road

257 km
160 mi

Travel time

2 h 38 min
flight ≈ 47 min

Direction

NE 50°
initial bearing

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How far is Aachen from Bielefeld?

Aachen (Germany) and Bielefeld (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 220 km in a straight line, that is 137 miles or 119 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Aachen to Bielefeld is 257 km (160 miles), about 2 h 38 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 16% longer than the straight line.

From Aachen, Bielefeld lies to the north-east (initial bearing 50°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.4114°, 7.2915°.

A direct flight would take about 47 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Aachen from Bielefeld?

By road it is 257 km (160 miles) from Aachen to Bielefeld; in a straight line it is 220 km (137 miles).

How long is the drive from Aachen to Bielefeld?

About 2 h 38 min on the fastest route (257 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bielefeld from Aachen?

Bielefeld is to the north-east of Aachen, at an initial bearing of 50°.

How long is the flight from Aachen to Bielefeld?

A direct flight would take about 47 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.