Distance
Distance from Brussels to Mechelen
The distance from Brussels to Mechelen is 18 km (11 miles) in a straight line.
18.1 km
11 miles · as the crow flies
Mechelen lies north of Brussels. Halfway, near the centre of the straight line, lies Grimbergen.
Measured between the centres of both municipalities. The road distance is usually 20–40% longer.
Brussels and Mechelen
| Brussels | Mechelen | |
|---|---|---|
| Province | Brussels-Capital Region | Antwerp |
| Population | 196,828 | 89,313 |
| Area | 33 km² | 66 km² |
| Language | French and Dutch (bilingual) | Dutch |