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Distance from Charleroi to Lille

Straight line

101 km
63 mi · 55 NM

By road

122 km
76 mi

Travel time

1 h 25 min
by car

Direction

WNW 285°
initial bearing

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How far is Charleroi from Lille?

Charleroi (Belgium) and Lille (France) are a short distance apart: 101 km in a straight line, that is 63 miles or 55 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Charleroi to Lille is 122 km (76 miles), about 1 h 25 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Charleroi, Lille lies to the west (initial bearing 285°). The route crosses from Belgium into France. The halfway point is at 50.5242°, 3.7532°.

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 Lille?

By road it is 122 km (76 miles) from Charleroi to Lille; in a straight line it is 101 km (63 miles).

How long is the drive from Charleroi to Lille?

About 1 h 25 min on the fastest route (122 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lille from Charleroi?

Lille is to the west of Charleroi, at an initial bearing of 285°.

How long is the flight from Charleroi to Lille?

A direct flight would take about 38 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.