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Distance from Amsterdam to Charleroi

Straight line

221 km
137 mi · 119 NM

By road

261 km
162 mi

Travel time

3 h 23 min
flight ≈ 47 min

Direction

S 188°
initial bearing

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How far is Amsterdam from Charleroi?

Amsterdam (Netherlands) and Charleroi (Belgium) are a medium distance apart: 221 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, Amsterdam to Charleroi is 261 km (162 miles), about 3 h 23 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.

From Amsterdam, Charleroi lies to the south (initial bearing 188°). The route crosses from Netherlands into Belgium. The halfway point is at 51.3929°, 4.6623°.

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 Amsterdam from Charleroi?

By road it is 261 km (162 miles) from Amsterdam to Charleroi; in a straight line it is 221 km (137 miles).

How long is the drive from Amsterdam to Charleroi?

About 3 h 23 min on the fastest route (261 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Charleroi from Amsterdam?

Charleroi is to the south of Amsterdam, at an initial bearing of 188°.

How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Charleroi?

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.