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Distance from Arad to Köln

Straight line

1,182 km
734 mi · 638 NM

By road

1,406 km
874 mi

Travel time

13 h 53 min
flight ≈ 1 h 59 min

Direction

WNW 302°
initial bearing

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How far is Arad from Köln?

Arad (Romania) and Köln (Germany) are quite far apart: 1,182 km in a straight line, that is 734 miles or 638 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Arad to Köln is 1,406 km (874 miles), about 13 h 53 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Arad, Köln lies to the north-west (initial bearing 302°). The route crosses from Romania into Germany. The halfway point is at 48.7817°, 14.4726°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 59 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 Arad from Köln?

By road it is 1,406 km (874 miles) from Arad to Köln; in a straight line it is 1,182 km (734 miles).

How long is the drive from Arad to Köln?

About 13 h 53 min on the fastest route (1,406 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Köln from Arad?

Köln is to the north-west of Arad, at an initial bearing of 302°.

How long is the flight from Arad to Köln?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 59 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.