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Distance from Rotterdam to Krefeld

Straight line

158 km
98 mi · 85 NM

By road

203 km
126 mi

Travel time

2 h 31 min
flight ≈ 42 min

Direction

ESE 114°
initial bearing

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How far is Rotterdam from Krefeld?

Rotterdam (Netherlands) and Krefeld (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 158 km in a straight line, that is 98 miles or 85 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Rotterdam to Krefeld is 203 km (126 miles), about 2 h 31 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 29% longer than the straight line.

From Rotterdam, Krefeld lies to the south-east (initial bearing 114°). The route crosses from Netherlands into Germany. The halfway point is at 51.6340°, 5.5232°.

A direct flight would take about 42 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 Rotterdam from Krefeld?

By road it is 203 km (126 miles) from Rotterdam to Krefeld; in a straight line it is 158 km (98 miles).

How long is the drive from Rotterdam to Krefeld?

About 2 h 31 min on the fastest route (203 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Krefeld from Rotterdam?

Krefeld is to the south-east of Rotterdam, at an initial bearing of 114°.

How long is the flight from Rotterdam to Krefeld?

A direct flight would take about 42 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.