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Distance from Lille to Utrecht

Straight line

217 km
135 mi · 117 NM

By road

255 km
159 mi

Travel time

3 h 5 min
flight ≈ 46 min

Direction

NE 41°
initial bearing

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How far is Lille from Utrecht?

Lille (France) and Utrecht (Netherlands) are a medium distance apart: 217 km in a straight line, that is 135 miles or 117 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lille to Utrecht is 255 km (159 miles), about 3 h 5 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.

From Lille, Utrecht lies to the north-east (initial bearing 41°). The route crosses from France into Netherlands. The halfway point is at 51.3664°, 4.0740°.

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 Utrecht?

By road it is 255 km (159 miles) from Lille to Utrecht; in a straight line it is 217 km (135 miles).

How long is the drive from Lille to Utrecht?

About 3 h 5 min on the fastest route (255 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Utrecht from Lille?

Utrecht is to the north-east of Lille, at an initial bearing of 41°.

How long is the flight from Lille to Utrecht?

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.