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Distance from Leipzig to Bielefeld

Straight line

276 km
172 mi · 149 NM

By road

363 km
226 mi

Travel time

3 h 37 min
flight ≈ 51 min

Direction

WNW 288°
initial bearing

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How far is Leipzig from Bielefeld?

Leipzig (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, Leipzig to Bielefeld is 363 km (226 miles), about 3 h 37 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From Leipzig, Bielefeld lies to the west (initial bearing 288°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.7021°, 10.4670°.

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 Leipzig from Bielefeld?

By road it is 363 km (226 miles) from Leipzig to Bielefeld; in a straight line it is 276 km (172 miles).

How long is the drive from Leipzig to Bielefeld?

About 3 h 37 min on the fastest route (363 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bielefeld from Leipzig?

Bielefeld is to the west of Leipzig, at an initial bearing of 288°.

How long is the flight from Leipzig 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.