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Distance from Giurgiu to Köln

Straight line

1,628 km
1,012 mi · 879 NM

By road

2,025 km
1,258 mi

Travel time

21 h 55 min
flight ≈ 2 h 32 min

Direction

NW 306°
initial bearing

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How far is Giurgiu from Köln?

Giurgiu (Romania) and Köln (Germany) are quite far apart: 1,628 km in a straight line, that is 1,012 miles or 879 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Giurgiu to Köln is 2,025 km (1,258 miles), about 21 h 55 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Giurgiu, Köln lies to the north-west (initial bearing 306°). The route crosses from Romania into Germany. The halfway point is at 47.8027°, 17.0990°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 32 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 Giurgiu from Köln?

By road it is 2,025 km (1,258 miles) from Giurgiu to Köln; in a straight line it is 1,628 km (1,012 miles).

How long is the drive from Giurgiu to Köln?

About 21 h 55 min on the fastest route (2,025 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Köln from Giurgiu?

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

How long is the flight from Giurgiu to Köln?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 32 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.