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Distance from Oberhausen to Bielefeld

Straight line

131 km
81 mi · 71 NM

By road

159 km
99 mi

Travel time

1 h 37 min
flight ≈ 40 min

Direction

ENE 61°
initial bearing

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How far is Oberhausen from Bielefeld?

Oberhausen (Germany) and Bielefeld (Germany) are a short distance apart: 131 km in a straight line, that is 81 miles or 71 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Oberhausen to Bielefeld is 159 km (99 miles), about 1 h 37 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Oberhausen, Bielefeld lies to the north-east (initial bearing 61°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.7587°, 7.6928°.

A direct flight would take about 40 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 Oberhausen from Bielefeld?

By road it is 159 km (99 miles) from Oberhausen to Bielefeld; in a straight line it is 131 km (81 miles).

How long is the drive from Oberhausen to Bielefeld?

About 1 h 37 min on the fastest route (159 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bielefeld from Oberhausen?

Bielefeld is to the north-east of Oberhausen, at an initial bearing of 61°.

How long is the flight from Oberhausen to Bielefeld?

A direct flight would take about 40 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.