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Distance from Magdeburg to Bielefeld

Straight line

212 km
132 mi · 115 NM

By road

250 km
156 mi

Travel time

2 h 31 min
flight ≈ 46 min

Direction

W 268°
initial bearing

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How far is Magdeburg from Bielefeld?

Magdeburg (Germany) and Bielefeld (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 212 km in a straight line, that is 132 miles or 115 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Magdeburg to Bielefeld is 250 km (156 miles), about 2 h 31 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.

From Magdeburg, Bielefeld lies to the west (initial bearing 268°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 52.0907°, 10.0796°.

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 Magdeburg from Bielefeld?

By road it is 250 km (156 miles) from Magdeburg to Bielefeld; in a straight line it is 212 km (132 miles).

How long is the drive from Magdeburg to Bielefeld?

About 2 h 31 min on the fastest route (250 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bielefeld from Magdeburg?

Bielefeld is to the west of Magdeburg, at an initial bearing of 268°.

How long is the flight from Magdeburg to Bielefeld?

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.