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Distance from Bârlad to Köln

Straight line

1,609 km
1,000 mi · 869 NM

By road

2,064 km
1,283 mi

Travel time

23 h 52 min
flight ≈ 2 h 31 min

Direction

WNW 297°
initial bearing

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How far is Bârlad from Köln?

Bârlad (Romania) and Köln (Germany) are quite far apart: 1,609 km in a straight line, that is 1,000 miles or 869 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bârlad to Köln is 2,064 km (1,283 miles), about 23 h 52 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Bârlad, Köln lies to the north-west (initial bearing 297°). The route crosses from Romania into Germany. The halfway point is at 49.0482°, 17.7969°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 31 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 Bârlad from Köln?

By road it is 2,064 km (1,283 miles) from Bârlad to Köln; in a straight line it is 1,609 km (1,000 miles).

How long is the drive from Bârlad to Köln?

About 23 h 52 min on the fastest route (2,064 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Köln from Bârlad?

Köln is to the north-west of Bârlad, at an initial bearing of 297°.

How long is the flight from Bârlad to Köln?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 31 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.