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Distance from Kiel to Bielefeld

Straight line

276 km
172 mi · 149 NM

By road

344 km
214 mi

Travel time

3 h 33 min
flight ≈ 51 min

Direction

SSW 203°
initial bearing

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How far is Kiel from Bielefeld?

Kiel (Germany) and Bielefeld (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 276 km in a straight line, that is 172 miles or 149 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kiel to Bielefeld is 344 km (214 miles), about 3 h 33 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Kiel, Bielefeld lies to the south-west (initial bearing 203°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 53.1800°, 9.3128°.

A direct flight would take about 51 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 Kiel from Bielefeld?

By road it is 344 km (214 miles) from Kiel to Bielefeld; in a straight line it is 276 km (172 miles).

How long is the drive from Kiel to Bielefeld?

About 3 h 33 min on the fastest route (344 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bielefeld from Kiel?

Bielefeld is to the south-west of Kiel, at an initial bearing of 203°.

How long is the flight from Kiel to Bielefeld?

A direct flight would take about 51 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.