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Distance from Bielefeld to Magdeburg

Straight line

212 km
132 mi · 115 NM

By road

251 km
156 mi

Travel time

2 h 34 min
flight ≈ 46 min

Direction

E 86°
initial bearing

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How far is Bielefeld from Magdeburg?

Bielefeld (Germany) and Magdeburg (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 212 km in a straight line, that is 132 miles or 115 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bielefeld to Magdeburg is 251 km (156 miles), about 2 h 34 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.

From Bielefeld, Magdeburg lies to the east (initial bearing 86°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 52.0907°, 10.0796°.

A direct flight would take about 46 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 Magdeburg?

By road it is 251 km (156 miles) from Bielefeld to Magdeburg; in a straight line it is 212 km (132 miles).

How long is the drive from Bielefeld to Magdeburg?

About 2 h 34 min on the fastest route (251 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Magdeburg from Bielefeld?

Magdeburg is to the east of Bielefeld, at an initial bearing of 86°.

How long is the flight from Bielefeld to Magdeburg?

A direct flight would take about 46 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.