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Distance from Bielefeld to Braunschweig

Straight line

139 km
86 mi · 75 NM

By road

168 km
104 mi

Travel time

1 h 52 min
flight ≈ 40 min

Direction

ENE 78°
initial bearing

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How far is Bielefeld from Braunschweig?

Bielefeld (Germany) and Braunschweig (Germany) are a short distance apart: 139 km in a straight line, that is 86 miles or 75 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bielefeld to Braunschweig is 168 km (104 miles), about 1 h 52 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Bielefeld, Braunschweig lies to the east (initial bearing 78°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 52.1538°, 9.5274°.

A direct flight would take about 40 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 Bielefeld from Braunschweig?

By road it is 168 km (104 miles) from Bielefeld to Braunschweig; in a straight line it is 139 km (86 miles).

How long is the drive from Bielefeld to Braunschweig?

About 1 h 52 min on the fastest route (168 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Braunschweig from Bielefeld?

Braunschweig is to the east of Bielefeld, at an initial bearing of 78°.

How long is the flight from Bielefeld to Braunschweig?

A direct flight would take about 40 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.