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Distance from Charleroi to Köln

Straight line

186 km
116 mi · 101 NM

By road

210 km
130 mi

Travel time

2 h 20 min
flight ≈ 44 min

Direction

ENE 71°
initial bearing

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How far is Charleroi from Köln?

Charleroi (Belgium) and Köln (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 186 km in a straight line, that is 116 miles or 101 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Charleroi to Köln is 210 km (130 miles), about 2 h 20 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 13% longer than the straight line.

From Charleroi, Köln lies to the east (initial bearing 71°). The route crosses from Belgium into Germany. The halfway point is at 50.6791°, 5.6903°.

A direct flight would take about 44 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 Charleroi from Köln?

By road it is 210 km (130 miles) from Charleroi to Köln; in a straight line it is 186 km (116 miles).

How long is the drive from Charleroi to Köln?

About 2 h 20 min on the fastest route (210 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Köln from Charleroi?

Köln is to the east of Charleroi, at an initial bearing of 71°.

How long is the flight from Charleroi to Köln?

A direct flight would take about 44 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.