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Distance from Bielefeld to Freiburg

Straight line

452 km
281 mi · 244 NM

By road

555 km
345 mi

Travel time

5 h 17 min
flight ≈ 1 h 4 min

Direction

S 186°
initial bearing

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How far is Bielefeld from Freiburg?

Bielefeld (Germany) and Freiburg (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 452 km in a straight line, that is 281 miles or 244 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bielefeld to Freiburg is 555 km (345 miles), about 5 h 17 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Bielefeld, Freiburg lies to the south (initial bearing 186°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 50.0151°, 8.1785°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 4 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 Freiburg?

By road it is 555 km (345 miles) from Bielefeld to Freiburg; in a straight line it is 452 km (281 miles).

How long is the drive from Bielefeld to Freiburg?

About 5 h 17 min on the fastest route (555 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Freiburg from Bielefeld?

Freiburg is to the south of Bielefeld, at an initial bearing of 186°.

How long is the flight from Bielefeld to Freiburg?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 4 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.