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Distance from Cluj-Napoca to Köln

Straight line

1,303 km
810 mi · 704 NM

By road

1,612 km
1,002 mi

Travel time

17 h 27 min
flight ≈ 2 h 8 min

Direction

WNW 297°
initial bearing

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How far is Cluj-Napoca from Köln?

Cluj-Napoca (Romania) and Köln (Germany) are quite far apart: 1,303 km in a straight line, that is 810 miles or 704 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cluj-Napoca to Köln is 1,612 km (1,002 miles), about 17 h 27 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Cluj-Napoca, Köln lies to the north-west (initial bearing 297°). The route crosses from Romania into Germany. The halfway point is at 49.1500°, 15.6240°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 8 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 Cluj-Napoca from Köln?

By road it is 1,612 km (1,002 miles) from Cluj-Napoca to Köln; in a straight line it is 1,303 km (810 miles).

How long is the drive from Cluj-Napoca to Köln?

About 17 h 27 min on the fastest route (1,612 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Köln from Cluj-Napoca?

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

How long is the flight from Cluj-Napoca to Köln?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 8 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.