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Distance from Krefeld to Lille

Straight line

258 km
160 mi · 139 NM

By road

290 km
180 mi

Travel time

3 h 28 min
flight ≈ 49 min

Direction

WSW 254°
initial bearing

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How far is Krefeld from Lille?

Krefeld (Germany) and Lille (France) are a medium distance apart: 258 km in a straight line, that is 160 miles or 139 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Krefeld to Lille is 290 km (180 miles), about 3 h 28 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 12% longer than the straight line.

From Krefeld, Lille lies to the west (initial bearing 254°). The route crosses from Germany into France. The halfway point is at 50.9977°, 4.7929°.

A direct flight would take about 49 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 Krefeld from Lille?

By road it is 290 km (180 miles) from Krefeld to Lille; in a straight line it is 258 km (160 miles).

How long is the drive from Krefeld to Lille?

About 3 h 28 min on the fastest route (290 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lille from Krefeld?

Lille is to the west of Krefeld, at an initial bearing of 254°.

How long is the flight from Krefeld to Lille?

A direct flight would take about 49 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.