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Distance from Erfurt to Bielefeld

Straight line

209 km
130 mi · 113 NM

By road

285 km
177 mi

Travel time

3 h 7 min
flight ≈ 46 min

Direction

NW 305°
initial bearing

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How far is Erfurt from Bielefeld?

Erfurt (Germany) and Bielefeld (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 209 km in a straight line, that is 130 miles or 113 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Erfurt to Bielefeld is 285 km (177 miles), about 3 h 7 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 36% longer than the straight line.

From Erfurt, Bielefeld lies to the north-west (initial bearing 305°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.5127°, 9.7975°.

A direct flight would take about 46 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 Erfurt from Bielefeld?

By road it is 285 km (177 miles) from Erfurt to Bielefeld; in a straight line it is 209 km (130 miles).

How long is the drive from Erfurt to Bielefeld?

About 3 h 7 min on the fastest route (285 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bielefeld from Erfurt?

Bielefeld is to the north-west of Erfurt, at an initial bearing of 305°.

How long is the flight from Erfurt to Bielefeld?

A direct flight would take about 46 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.