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Distance from Lübeck to Bielefeld

Straight line

250 km
156 mi · 135 NM

By road

309 km
192 mi

Travel time

3 h 17 min
flight ≈ 49 min

Direction

SW 216°
initial bearing

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How far is Lübeck from Bielefeld?

Lübeck (Germany) and Bielefeld (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 250 km in a straight line, that is 156 miles or 135 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lübeck to Bielefeld is 309 km (192 miles), about 3 h 17 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Lübeck, Bielefeld lies to the south-west (initial bearing 216°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 52.9560°, 9.5875°.

A direct flight would take about 49 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 Lübeck from Bielefeld?

By road it is 309 km (192 miles) from Lübeck to Bielefeld; in a straight line it is 250 km (156 miles).

How long is the drive from Lübeck to Bielefeld?

About 3 h 17 min on the fastest route (309 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bielefeld from Lübeck?

Bielefeld is to the south-west of Lübeck, at an initial bearing of 216°.

How long is the flight from Lübeck to Bielefeld?

A direct flight would take about 49 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.