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Distance from Bielefeld to Nürnberg

Straight line

338 km
210 mi · 183 NM

By road

429 km
266 mi

Travel time

4 h 14 min
flight ≈ 55 min

Direction

SSE 147°
initial bearing

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How far is Bielefeld from Nürnberg?

Bielefeld (Germany) and Nürnberg (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 338 km in a straight line, that is 210 miles or 183 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bielefeld to Nürnberg is 429 km (266 miles), about 4 h 14 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Bielefeld, Nürnberg lies to the south-east (initial bearing 147°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 50.7507°, 9.8405°.

A direct flight would take about 55 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 Nürnberg?

By road it is 429 km (266 miles) from Bielefeld to Nürnberg; in a straight line it is 338 km (210 miles).

How long is the drive from Bielefeld to Nürnberg?

About 4 h 14 min on the fastest route (429 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nürnberg from Bielefeld?

Nürnberg is to the south-east of Bielefeld, at an initial bearing of 147°.

How long is the flight from Bielefeld to Nürnberg?

A direct flight would take about 55 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.