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Distance from Craiova to Köln

Straight line

1,460 km
907 mi · 788 NM

By road

1,771 km
1,100 mi

Travel time

19 h 29 min
flight ≈ 2 h 19 min

Direction

NW 306°
initial bearing

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How far is Craiova from Köln?

Craiova (Romania) and Köln (Germany) are quite far apart: 1,460 km in a straight line, that is 907 miles or 788 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Craiova to Köln is 1,771 km (1,100 miles), about 19 h 29 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Craiova, Köln lies to the north-west (initial bearing 306°). The route crosses from Romania into Germany. The halfway point is at 47.9331°, 15.9127°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 19 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 Craiova from Köln?

By road it is 1,771 km (1,100 miles) from Craiova to Köln; in a straight line it is 1,460 km (907 miles).

How long is the drive from Craiova to Köln?

About 19 h 29 min on the fastest route (1,771 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Köln from Craiova?

Köln is to the north-west of Craiova, at an initial bearing of 306°.

How long is the flight from Craiova to Köln?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 19 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.