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Distance from London to Bielefeld

Straight line

600 km
373 mi · 324 NM

By road

726 km
451 mi

Travel time

8 h 16 min
flight ≈ 1 h 15 min

Direction

E 81°
initial bearing

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How far is London from Bielefeld?

London (United Kingdom) and Bielefeld (Germany) are quite far apart: 600 km in a straight line, that is 373 miles or 324 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, London to Bielefeld is 726 km (451 miles), about 8 h 16 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From London, Bielefeld lies to the east (initial bearing 81°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Germany. The halfway point is at 51.8505°, 4.1786°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 15 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 London from Bielefeld?

By road it is 726 km (451 miles) from London to Bielefeld; in a straight line it is 600 km (373 miles).

How long is the drive from London to Bielefeld?

About 8 h 16 min on the fastest route (726 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bielefeld from London?

Bielefeld is to the east of London, at an initial bearing of 81°.

How long is the flight from London to Bielefeld?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 15 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.