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Distance from Utrecht to Lille

Straight line

217 km
135 mi · 117 NM

By road

254 km
158 mi

Travel time

3 h 6 min
flight ≈ 46 min

Direction

SW 222°
initial bearing

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How far is Utrecht from Lille?

Utrecht (Netherlands) and Lille (France) are a medium distance apart: 217 km in a straight line, that is 135 miles or 117 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Utrecht to Lille is 254 km (158 miles), about 3 h 6 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 17% longer than the straight line.

From Utrecht, Lille lies to the south-west (initial bearing 222°). The route crosses from Netherlands into France. The halfway point is at 51.3664°, 4.0740°.

A direct flight would take about 46 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 Lille?

By road it is 254 km (158 miles) from Utrecht to Lille; in a straight line it is 217 km (135 miles).

How long is the drive from Utrecht to Lille?

About 3 h 6 min on the fastest route (254 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lille from Utrecht?

Lille is to the south-west of Utrecht, at an initial bearing of 222°.

How long is the flight from Utrecht to Lille?

A direct flight would take about 46 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.