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Distance from Bielefeld to Duisburg

Straight line

139 km
87 mi · 75 NM

By road

168 km
104 mi

Travel time

1 h 42 min
flight ≈ 40 min

Direction

WSW 242°
initial bearing

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How far is Bielefeld from Duisburg?

Bielefeld (Germany) and Duisburg (Germany) are a short distance apart: 139 km in a straight line, that is 87 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 Duisburg is 168 km (104 miles), about 1 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Bielefeld, Duisburg lies to the south-west (initial bearing 242°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.7362°, 7.6434°.

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 Duisburg?

By road it is 168 km (104 miles) from Bielefeld to Duisburg; in a straight line it is 139 km (87 miles).

How long is the drive from Bielefeld to Duisburg?

About 1 h 42 min on the fastest route (168 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Duisburg from Bielefeld?

Duisburg is to the south-west of Bielefeld, at an initial bearing of 242°.

How long is the flight from Bielefeld to Duisburg?

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.