EN RO

Distance from Charleroi to Brussels

Straight line

49.3 km
30.6 mi · 26.6 NM

By road

61.3 km
38.1 mi

Travel time

57 min
by car

Direction

N 352°
initial bearing

Open in the calculator (stops, directions, fuel cost) → Brussels → Charleroi

How far is Charleroi from Brussels?

Charleroi (Belgium) and Brussels (Belgium) are a short distance apart: 49.3 km in a straight line, that is 30.6 miles or 26.6 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Charleroi to Brussels is 61.3 km (38.1 miles), about 57 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Charleroi, Brussels lies to the north (initial bearing 352°). Both cities are in Belgium. The halfway point is at 50.6309°, 4.3969°.

Over such a short distance flying makes no sense; driving is the fastest option – the road distance and driving time are shown on the map.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Charleroi from Brussels?

By road it is 61.3 km (38.1 miles) from Charleroi to Brussels; in a straight line it is 49.3 km (30.6 miles).

How long is the drive from Charleroi to Brussels?

About 57 min on the fastest route (61.3 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Brussels from Charleroi?

Brussels is to the north of Charleroi, at an initial bearing of 352°.

How long is the flight from Charleroi to Brussels?

A direct flight would take about 34 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.