Distance from Köln to Bielefeld
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How far is Köln from Bielefeld?
Köln (Germany) and Bielefeld (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 165 km in a straight line, that is 102 miles or 89 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Köln, Bielefeld lies to the north-east (initial bearing 41°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.4860°, 7.7321°.
A direct flight would take about 42 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Köln
- Köln – Bonn 24 km
- Köln – Düsseldorf 34 km
- Köln – Wuppertal 38 km
- Köln – Mönchengladbach 45 km
- Köln – Krefeld 53 km
- Köln – Duisburg 57 km
- Köln – Essen 58 km
- Köln – Oberhausen 61 km
- Köln – Aachen 63 km
Other distances from Bielefeld
- Bielefeld – Münster 63 km
- Bielefeld – Hannover 90 km
- Bielefeld – Dortmund 93 km
- Bielefeld – Bochum 109 km
- Bielefeld – Gelsenkirchen 115 km
- Bielefeld – Bremen 117 km
- Bielefeld – Essen 123 km
- Bielefeld – Wuppertal 129 km
- Bielefeld – Oberhausen 131 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Köln from Bielefeld?
The straight-line distance between Köln and Bielefeld is 165 km (102 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Bielefeld from Köln?
Bielefeld is to the north-east of Köln, at an initial bearing of 41°.
How long is the flight from Köln to Bielefeld?
A direct flight would take about 42 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.