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Distance from Chemnitz to Bielefeld

Straight line

333 km
207 mi · 180 NM

By road

422 km
262 mi

Travel time

4 h 25 min
flight ≈ 55 min

Direction

WNW 295°
initial bearing

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How far is Chemnitz from Bielefeld?

Chemnitz (Germany) and Bielefeld (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 333 km in a straight line, that is 207 miles or 180 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chemnitz to Bielefeld is 422 km (262 miles), about 4 h 25 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Chemnitz, Bielefeld lies to the north-west (initial bearing 295°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.4551°, 10.7601°.

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 Chemnitz from Bielefeld?

By road it is 422 km (262 miles) from Chemnitz to Bielefeld; in a straight line it is 333 km (207 miles).

How long is the drive from Chemnitz to Bielefeld?

About 4 h 25 min on the fastest route (422 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bielefeld from Chemnitz?

Bielefeld is to the north-west of Chemnitz, at an initial bearing of 295°.

How long is the flight from Chemnitz to Bielefeld?

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.