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Distance from Krefeld to Rotterdam

Straight line

158 km
98 mi · 85 NM

By road

204 km
127 mi

Travel time

2 h 31 min
flight ≈ 42 min

Direction

WNW 295°
initial bearing

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How far is Krefeld from Rotterdam?

Krefeld (Germany) and Rotterdam (Netherlands) are a medium distance apart: 158 km in a straight line, that is 98 miles or 85 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Krefeld to Rotterdam is 204 km (127 miles), about 2 h 31 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 29% longer than the straight line.

From Krefeld, Rotterdam lies to the north-west (initial bearing 295°). The route crosses from Germany into Netherlands. The halfway point is at 51.6340°, 5.5232°.

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.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Krefeld from Rotterdam?

By road it is 204 km (127 miles) from Krefeld to Rotterdam; in a straight line it is 158 km (98 miles).

How long is the drive from Krefeld to Rotterdam?

About 2 h 31 min on the fastest route (204 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Rotterdam from Krefeld?

Rotterdam is to the north-west of Krefeld, at an initial bearing of 295°.

How long is the flight from Krefeld to Rotterdam?

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.