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Distance from Karlsruhe to Bielefeld

Straight line

337 km
209 mi · 182 NM

By road

425 km
264 mi

Travel time

4 h 3 min
flight ≈ 55 min

Direction

N 2°
initial bearing

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How far is Karlsruhe from Bielefeld?

Karlsruhe (Germany) and Bielefeld (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 337 km in a straight line, that is 209 miles or 182 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Karlsruhe to Bielefeld is 425 km (264 miles), about 4 h 3 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Karlsruhe, Bielefeld lies to the north (initial bearing 2°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 50.5214°, 8.4668°.

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 Karlsruhe from Bielefeld?

By road it is 425 km (264 miles) from Karlsruhe to Bielefeld; in a straight line it is 337 km (209 miles).

How long is the drive from Karlsruhe to Bielefeld?

About 4 h 3 min on the fastest route (425 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bielefeld from Karlsruhe?

Bielefeld is to the north of Karlsruhe, at an initial bearing of 2°.

How long is the flight from Karlsruhe 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.