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Distance from Lille to Aachen

Straight line

214 km
133 mi · 116 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 46 min

Direction

E 85°
initial bearing

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How far is Lille from Aachen?

Lille (France) and Aachen (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 214 km in a straight line, that is 133 miles or 116 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Lille, Aachen lies to the east (initial bearing 85°). The route crosses from France into Germany. The halfway point is at 50.7146°, 4.5687°.

A direct flight would take about 46 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 Lille from Aachen?

The straight-line distance between Lille and Aachen is 214 km (133 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Aachen from Lille?

Aachen is to the east of Lille, at an initial bearing of 85°.

How long is the flight from Lille to Aachen?

A direct flight would take about 46 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.