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Distance from Dresden to Bielefeld

Straight line

377 km
234 mi · 204 NM

By road

468 km
291 mi

Travel time

4 h 33 min
flight ≈ 58 min

Direction

WNW 289°
initial bearing

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How far is Dresden from Bielefeld?

Dresden (Germany) and Bielefeld (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 377 km in a straight line, that is 234 miles or 204 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Dresden to Bielefeld is 468 km (291 miles), about 4 h 33 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Dresden, Bielefeld lies to the west (initial bearing 289°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.5709°, 11.1639°.

A direct flight would take about 58 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 Dresden from Bielefeld?

By road it is 468 km (291 miles) from Dresden to Bielefeld; in a straight line it is 377 km (234 miles).

How long is the drive from Dresden to Bielefeld?

About 4 h 33 min on the fastest route (468 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bielefeld from Dresden?

Bielefeld is to the west of Dresden, at an initial bearing of 289°.

How long is the flight from Dresden to Bielefeld?

A direct flight would take about 58 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.