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Distance from Amsterdam to Lille

Straight line

232 km
144 mi · 125 NM

By road

284 km
176 mi

Travel time

3 h 33 min
flight ≈ 47 min

Direction

SW 214°
initial bearing

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How far is Amsterdam from Lille?

Amsterdam (Netherlands) and Lille (France) are a medium distance apart: 232 km in a straight line, that is 144 miles or 125 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Amsterdam to Lille is 284 km (176 miles), about 3 h 33 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Amsterdam, Lille lies to the south-west (initial bearing 214°). The route crosses from Netherlands into France. The halfway point is at 51.5071°, 3.9566°.

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 Lille?

By road it is 284 km (176 miles) from Amsterdam to Lille; in a straight line it is 232 km (144 miles).

How long is the drive from Amsterdam to Lille?

About 3 h 33 min on the fastest route (284 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lille from Amsterdam?

Lille is to the south-west of Amsterdam, at an initial bearing of 214°.

How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Lille?

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.