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Distance from Lille to Amsterdam

Straight line

232 km
144 mi · 125 NM

By road

287 km
178 mi

Travel time

3 h 35 min
flight ≈ 47 min

Direction

NNE 32°
initial bearing

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How far is Lille from Amsterdam?

Lille (France) and Amsterdam (Netherlands) are a medium distance apart: 232 km in a straight line, that is 144 miles or 125 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lille to Amsterdam is 287 km (178 miles), about 3 h 35 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Lille, Amsterdam lies to the north-east (initial bearing 32°). The route crosses from France into Netherlands. The halfway point is at 51.5071°, 3.9566°.

A direct flight would take about 47 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 Amsterdam?

By road it is 287 km (178 miles) from Lille to Amsterdam; in a straight line it is 232 km (144 miles).

How long is the drive from Lille to Amsterdam?

About 3 h 35 min on the fastest route (287 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Amsterdam from Lille?

Amsterdam is to the north-east of Lille, at an initial bearing of 32°.

How long is the flight from Lille to Amsterdam?

A direct flight would take about 47 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.