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Distance from Bangkok to Köln

Straight line

9,079 km
5,642 mi · 4,902 NM

By road

12,027 km
7,473 mi

Travel time

142 h 52 min
flight ≈ 11 h 51 min

Direction

NW 321°
initial bearing

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How far is Bangkok from Köln?

Bangkok (Thailand) and Köln (Germany) are very far apart: 9,079 km in a straight line, that is 5,642 miles or 4,902 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bangkok to Köln is 12,027 km (7,473 miles), about 142 h 52 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Bangkok, Köln lies to the north-west (initial bearing 321°). The route crosses from Thailand into Germany. The halfway point is at 42.0432°, 66.4939°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 51 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 Bangkok from Köln?

By road it is 12,027 km (7,473 miles) from Bangkok to Köln; in a straight line it is 9,079 km (5,642 miles).

How long is the drive from Bangkok to Köln?

About 142 h 52 min on the fastest route (12,027 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Köln from Bangkok?

Köln is to the north-west of Bangkok, at an initial bearing of 321°.

How long is the flight from Bangkok to Köln?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 51 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.