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Distance from Utrecht to Brussels

Straight line

148 km
92 mi · 80 NM

By road

171 km
106 mi

Travel time

2 h 17 min
flight ≈ 41 min

Direction

SSW 202°
initial bearing

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How far is Utrecht from Brussels?

Utrecht (Netherlands) and Brussels (Belgium) are a short distance apart: 148 km in a straight line, that is 92 miles or 80 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Utrecht to Brussels is 171 km (106 miles), about 2 h 17 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 15% longer than the straight line.

From Utrecht, Brussels lies to the south (initial bearing 202°). The route crosses from Netherlands into Belgium. The halfway point is at 51.4713°, 4.7302°.

A direct flight would take about 41 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 Utrecht from Brussels?

By road it is 171 km (106 miles) from Utrecht to Brussels; in a straight line it is 148 km (92 miles).

How long is the drive from Utrecht to Brussels?

About 2 h 17 min on the fastest route (171 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Brussels from Utrecht?

Brussels is to the south of Utrecht, at an initial bearing of 202°.

How long is the flight from Utrecht to Brussels?

A direct flight would take about 41 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.