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Distance from Bucharest to Köln

Straight line

1,603 km
996 mi · 866 NM

By road

1,965 km
1,221 mi

Travel time

21 h 6 min
flight ≈ 2 h 30 min

Direction

WNW 304°
initial bearing

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How far is Bucharest from Köln?

Bucharest (Romania) and Köln (Germany) are quite far apart: 1,603 km in a straight line, that is 996 miles or 866 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bucharest to Köln is 1,965 km (1,221 miles), about 21 h 6 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Bucharest, Köln lies to the north-west (initial bearing 304°). The route crosses from Romania into Germany. The halfway point is at 48.0813°, 17.1312°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 30 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 Bucharest from Köln?

By road it is 1,965 km (1,221 miles) from Bucharest to Köln; in a straight line it is 1,603 km (996 miles).

How long is the drive from Bucharest to Köln?

About 21 h 6 min on the fastest route (1,965 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Köln from Bucharest?

Köln is to the north-west of Bucharest, at an initial bearing of 304°.

How long is the flight from Bucharest to Köln?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 30 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.