Bielefeld to Zürich distance
The distance from Bielefeld (Germany) to Zürich (Switzerland) is 695 km by road, with a driving time of about 6 h 47 min. The straight-line distance is 517 km (321 miles); Zürich lies to the S of Bielefeld.
Reverse direction: Zürich to Bielefeld distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 517 km | 69 min |
| Car (road) | 695 km | 6 h 47 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Bielefeld
Bielefeld is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 52° 1′ 19.53″ N, 8° 31′ 40.36″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 52.02 |
| Longitude | 8.53 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 331,605 |
Zürich
Zürich is located in Zürich, Switzerland.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 47° 22′ 36.79″ N, 8° 32′ 30.10″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 47.38 |
| Longitude | 8.54 |
| Region | Zürich |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Population | 415,367 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Bielefeld and Zürich is at 49.7° N, 8.54° E.
The nearest town is Einhausen, Landkreis Bergstraße, Hessen — about 258 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bielefeld from Zürich?
By car it is 695 km, with a driving time of about 6 h 47 min. The straight-line distance between Bielefeld and Zürich is 517 kilometres (321 miles or 279 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Bielefeld to Zürich?
The driving distance is 695 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 6 h 47 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Zürich from Bielefeld?
Zürich lies to the S (180°) as seen from Bielefeld.
How long is a flight from Bielefeld to Zürich?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 69 minutes.
Distances from Bielefeld
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Bielefeld → Paderborn | 47 km |
| Bielefeld → Osnabrück | 57 km |
| Bielefeld → Hamm | 83 km |
| Bielefeld → Hanover | 109 km |
| Bielefeld → Dortmund | 112 km |
| Bielefeld → Winterberg | 115 km |
| Bielefeld → Hagen | 125 km |
| Bielefeld → Recklinghausen | 125 km |
Distances from Zürich
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Zürich → Lucerne | 52 km |
| Zürich → Gaienhofen | 66 km |
| Zürich → Konstanz | 71 km |
| Zürich → Basel | 85 km |
| Zürich → Titisee-Neustadt | 88 km |
| Zürich → Hinterzarten | 96 km |
| Zürich → Überlingen | 101 km |
| Zürich → Vaduz | 109 km |