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Distance from Strasbourg to Lille

Straight line

408 km
254 mi · 220 NM

By road

551 km
342 mi

Travel time

5 h 32 min
flight ≈ 1 h 1 min

Direction

NW 306°
initial bearing

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How far is Strasbourg from Lille?

Strasbourg (France) and Lille (France) are a medium distance apart: 408 km in a straight line, that is 254 miles or 220 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Strasbourg to Lille is 551 km (342 miles), about 5 h 32 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 35% longer than the straight line.

From Strasbourg, Lille lies to the north-west (initial bearing 306°). Both cities are in France. The halfway point is at 49.6321°, 5.4513°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 1 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 Strasbourg from Lille?

By road it is 551 km (342 miles) from Strasbourg to Lille; in a straight line it is 408 km (254 miles).

How long is the drive from Strasbourg to Lille?

About 5 h 32 min on the fastest route (551 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lille from Strasbourg?

Lille is to the north-west of Strasbourg, at an initial bearing of 306°.

How long is the flight from Strasbourg to Lille?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 1 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.