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Distance from Norwich to Lille

Straight line

253 km
157 mi · 137 NM

By road

446 km
277 mi

Travel time

5 h 11 min
flight ≈ 49 min

Direction

SSE 151°
initial bearing

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How far is Norwich from Lille?

Norwich (United Kingdom) and Lille (France) are a medium distance apart: 253 km in a straight line, that is 157 miles or 137 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Norwich to Lille is 446 km (277 miles), about 5 h 11 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 76% longer than the straight line.

From Norwich, Lille lies to the south-east (initial bearing 151°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into France. The halfway point is at 51.6337°, 2.1978°.

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 Norwich from Lille?

By road it is 446 km (277 miles) from Norwich to Lille; in a straight line it is 253 km (157 miles).

How long is the drive from Norwich to Lille?

About 5 h 11 min on the fastest route (446 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lille from Norwich?

Lille is to the south-east of Norwich, at an initial bearing of 151°.

How long is the flight from Norwich to Lille?

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.