Distance from Amsterdam to Brussels
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How far is Amsterdam from Brussels?
Amsterdam (Netherlands) and Brussels (Belgium) are a medium distance apart: 174 km in a straight line, that is 108 miles or 94 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Amsterdam to Brussels is 200 km (125 miles), about 2 h 44 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 15% longer than the straight line.
From Amsterdam, Brussels lies to the south (initial bearing 193°). The route crosses from Netherlands into Belgium. The halfway point is at 51.6126°, 4.6147°.
A direct flight would take about 43 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Amsterdam
- Amsterdam – Utrecht 35 km
- Amsterdam – The Hague 52 km
- Amsterdam – Rotterdam 57 km
- Amsterdam – Eindhoven 111 km
- Amsterdam – Antwerpen 133 km
- Amsterdam – Krefeld 162 km
- Amsterdam – Duisburg 166 km
- Amsterdam – Gent 168 km
- Amsterdam – Oberhausen 168 km
Other distances from Brussels
- Brussels – Antwerpen 41 km
- Brussels – Charleroi 49 km
- Brussels – Gent 50 km
- Brussels – Lille 94 km
- Brussels – Eindhoven 103 km
- Brussels – Rotterdam 120 km
- Brussels – Aachen 122 km
- Brussels – The Hague 136 km
- Brussels – Utrecht 148 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Amsterdam from Brussels?
By road it is 200 km (125 miles) from Amsterdam to Brussels; in a straight line it is 174 km (108 miles).
How long is the drive from Amsterdam to Brussels?
About 2 h 44 min on the fastest route (200 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Brussels from Amsterdam?
Brussels is to the south of Amsterdam, at an initial bearing of 193°.
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Brussels?
A direct flight would take about 43 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.