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Distance from Bielefeld to Munich

Straight line

485 km
301 mi · 262 NM

By road

600 km
373 mi

Travel time

5 h 51 min
flight ≈ 1 h 6 min

Direction

SSE 152°
initial bearing

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How far is Bielefeld from Munich?

Bielefeld (Germany) and Munich (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 485 km in a straight line, that is 301 miles or 262 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bielefeld to Munich is 600 km (373 miles), about 5 h 51 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Bielefeld, Munich lies to the south-east (initial bearing 152°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 50.0953°, 10.1163°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 6 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 Munich?

By road it is 600 km (373 miles) from Bielefeld to Munich; in a straight line it is 485 km (301 miles).

How long is the drive from Bielefeld to Munich?

About 5 h 51 min on the fastest route (600 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Munich from Bielefeld?

Munich is to the south-east of Bielefeld, at an initial bearing of 152°.

How long is the flight from Bielefeld to Munich?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 6 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.