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Distance from Bistrița to Köln

Straight line

1,347 km
837 mi · 727 NM

By road

1,664 km
1,034 mi

Travel time

18 h 42 min
flight ≈ 2 h 11 min

Direction

WNW 295°
initial bearing

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How far is Bistrița from Köln?

Bistrița (Romania) and Köln (Germany) are quite far apart: 1,347 km in a straight line, that is 837 miles or 727 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bistrița to Köln is 1,664 km (1,034 miles), about 18 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Bistrița, Köln lies to the north-west (initial bearing 295°). The route crosses from Romania into Germany. The halfway point is at 49.3664°, 16.0630°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 11 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 Bistrița from Köln?

By road it is 1,664 km (1,034 miles) from Bistrița to Köln; in a straight line it is 1,347 km (837 miles).

How long is the drive from Bistrița to Köln?

About 18 h 42 min on the fastest route (1,664 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Köln from Bistrița?

Köln is to the north-west of Bistrița, at an initial bearing of 295°.

How long is the flight from Bistrița to Köln?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 11 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.