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Distance from Bielefeld to Dortmund

Straight line

93.6 km
58.1 mi · 50.5 NM

By road

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Travel time

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Direction

SW 232°
initial bearing

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How far is Bielefeld from Dortmund?

Bielefeld (Germany) and Dortmund (Germany) are a short distance apart: 93.6 km in a straight line, that is 58.1 miles or 50.5 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Bielefeld, Dortmund lies to the south-west (initial bearing 232°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.7753°, 7.9966°.

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 Dortmund?

The straight-line distance between Bielefeld and Dortmund is 93.6 km (58.1 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Dortmund from Bielefeld?

Dortmund is to the south-west of Bielefeld, at an initial bearing of 232°.

How long is the flight from Bielefeld to Dortmund?

A direct flight would take about 37 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.