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Distance from Freiburg to Köln

Straight line

333 km
207 mi · 180 NM

By road

434 km
270 mi

Travel time

4 h 19 min
flight ≈ 55 min

Direction

N 349°
initial bearing

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How far is Freiburg from Köln?

Freiburg (Germany) and Köln (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 333 km in a straight line, that is 207 miles or 180 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Freiburg to Köln is 434 km (270 miles), about 4 h 19 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Freiburg, Köln lies to the north (initial bearing 349°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 49.4655°, 7.4146°.

A direct flight would take about 55 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 Freiburg from Köln?

By road it is 434 km (270 miles) from Freiburg to Köln; in a straight line it is 333 km (207 miles).

How long is the drive from Freiburg to Köln?

About 4 h 19 min on the fastest route (434 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Köln from Freiburg?

Köln is to the north of Freiburg, at an initial bearing of 349°.

How long is the flight from Freiburg to Köln?

A direct flight would take about 55 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.