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Distance from Lille to Rotterdam

Straight line

174 km
108 mi · 94 NM

By road

227 km
141 mi

Travel time

2 h 44 min
flight ≈ 43 min

Direction

NE 34°
initial bearing

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How far is Lille from Rotterdam?

Lille (France) and Rotterdam (Netherlands) are a medium distance apart: 174 km in a straight line, that is 108 miles or 94 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lille to Rotterdam is 227 km (141 miles), about 2 h 44 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Lille, Rotterdam lies to the north-east (initial bearing 34°). The route crosses from France into Netherlands. The halfway point is at 51.2799°, 3.7589°.

A direct flight would take about 43 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 Rotterdam?

By road it is 227 km (141 miles) from Lille to Rotterdam; in a straight line it is 174 km (108 miles).

How long is the drive from Lille to Rotterdam?

About 2 h 44 min on the fastest route (227 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Rotterdam from Lille?

Rotterdam is to the north-east of Lille, at an initial bearing of 34°.

How long is the flight from Lille to Rotterdam?

A direct flight would take about 43 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.