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Distance from Hamburg to Bielefeld

Straight line

195 km
121 mi · 106 NM

By road

247 km
154 mi

Travel time

2 h 38 min
flight ≈ 45 min

Direction

SSW 211°
initial bearing

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How far is Hamburg from Bielefeld?

Hamburg (Germany) and Bielefeld (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 195 km in a straight line, that is 121 miles or 106 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Hamburg to Bielefeld is 247 km (154 miles), about 2 h 38 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Hamburg, Bielefeld lies to the south-west (initial bearing 211°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 52.7943°, 9.2504°.

A direct flight would take about 45 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 Hamburg from Bielefeld?

By road it is 247 km (154 miles) from Hamburg to Bielefeld; in a straight line it is 195 km (121 miles).

How long is the drive from Hamburg to Bielefeld?

About 2 h 38 min on the fastest route (247 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bielefeld from Hamburg?

Bielefeld is to the south-west of Hamburg, at an initial bearing of 211°.

How long is the flight from Hamburg to Bielefeld?

A direct flight would take about 45 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.