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Distance from Dortmund to Bielefeld

Straight line

93.6 km
58.1 mi · 50.5 NM

By road

114 km
71 mi

Travel time

1 h 15 min
by car

Direction

NE 51°
initial bearing

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How far is Dortmund from Bielefeld?

Dortmund (Germany) and Bielefeld (Germany) are a short distance apart: 93.6 km in a straight line, that is 58.1 miles or 50.5 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Dortmund to Bielefeld is 114 km (71 miles), about 1 h 15 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Dortmund, Bielefeld lies to the north-east (initial bearing 51°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.7753°, 7.9966°.

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 Dortmund from Bielefeld?

By road it is 114 km (71 miles) from Dortmund to Bielefeld; in a straight line it is 93.6 km (58.1 miles).

How long is the drive from Dortmund to Bielefeld?

About 1 h 15 min on the fastest route (114 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bielefeld from Dortmund?

Bielefeld is to the north-east of Dortmund, at an initial bearing of 51°.

How long is the flight from Dortmund to Bielefeld?

A direct flight would take about 37 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.