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Distance from Gent to Köln

Straight line

227 km
141 mi · 123 NM

By road

264 km
164 mi

Travel time

3 h 3 min
flight ≈ 47 min

Direction

E 92°
initial bearing

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How far is Gent from Köln?

Gent (Belgium) and Köln (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 227 km in a straight line, that is 141 miles or 123 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Gent to Köln is 264 km (164 miles), about 3 h 3 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 16% longer than the straight line.

From Gent, Köln lies to the east (initial bearing 92°). The route crosses from Belgium into Germany. The halfway point is at 51.0028°, 5.3354°.

A direct flight would take about 47 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 Gent from Köln?

By road it is 264 km (164 miles) from Gent to Köln; in a straight line it is 227 km (141 miles).

How long is the drive from Gent to Köln?

About 3 h 3 min on the fastest route (264 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Köln from Gent?

Köln is to the east of Gent, at an initial bearing of 92°.

How long is the flight from Gent to Köln?

A direct flight would take about 47 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.