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Distance from Munich to Bielefeld

Straight line

485 km
301 mi · 262 NM

By road

599 km
372 mi

Travel time

5 h 50 min
flight ≈ 1 h 6 min

Direction

NNW 335°
initial bearing

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How far is Munich from Bielefeld?

Munich (Germany) and Bielefeld (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 485 km in a straight line, that is 301 miles or 262 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Munich to Bielefeld is 599 km (372 miles), about 5 h 50 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Munich, Bielefeld lies to the north-west (initial bearing 335°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 50.0953°, 10.1163°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 6 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 Munich from Bielefeld?

By road it is 599 km (372 miles) from Munich to Bielefeld; in a straight line it is 485 km (301 miles).

How long is the drive from Munich to Bielefeld?

About 5 h 50 min on the fastest route (599 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bielefeld from Munich?

Bielefeld is to the north-west of Munich, at an initial bearing of 335°.

How long is the flight from Munich to Bielefeld?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 6 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.