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Distance from Bielefeld to Bochum

Straight line

110 km
68 mi · 59 NM

By road

137 km
85 mi

Travel time

1 h 27 min
by car

Direction

WSW 236°
initial bearing

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How far is Bielefeld from Bochum?

Bielefeld (Germany) and Bochum (Germany) are a short distance apart: 110 km in a straight line, that is 68 miles or 59 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bielefeld to Bochum is 137 km (85 miles), about 1 h 27 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Bielefeld, Bochum lies to the south-west (initial bearing 236°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.7593°, 7.8709°.

Over such a short distance flying makes no sense; driving is the fastest option – the road distance and driving time are shown on the map.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Bielefeld from Bochum?

By road it is 137 km (85 miles) from Bielefeld to Bochum; in a straight line it is 110 km (68 miles).

How long is the drive from Bielefeld to Bochum?

About 1 h 27 min on the fastest route (137 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bochum from Bielefeld?

Bochum is to the south-west of Bielefeld, at an initial bearing of 236°.

How long is the flight from Bielefeld to Bochum?

A direct flight would take about 38 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.