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Distance from Krefeld to Bochum

Straight line

48.9 km
30.4 mi · 26.4 NM

By road

55.2 km
34.3 mi

Travel time

51 min
by car

Direction

ENE 70°
initial bearing

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How far is Krefeld from Bochum?

Krefeld (Germany) and Bochum (Germany) are a short distance apart: 48.9 km in a straight line, that is 30.4 miles or 26.4 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Krefeld to Bochum is 55.2 km (34.3 miles), about 51 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 13% longer than the straight line.

From Krefeld, Bochum lies to the east (initial bearing 70°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.4095°, 6.8846°.

Over such a short distance flying makes no sense; driving is the fastest option – the road distance and driving time are shown on the map.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Krefeld from Bochum?

By road it is 55.2 km (34.3 miles) from Krefeld to Bochum; in a straight line it is 48.9 km (30.4 miles).

How long is the drive from Krefeld to Bochum?

About 51 min on the fastest route (55.2 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bochum from Krefeld?

Bochum is to the east of Krefeld, at an initial bearing of 70°.

How long is the flight from Krefeld to Bochum?

A direct flight would take about 34 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.