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Distance from Guangzhou to Köln

Straight line

9,115 km
5,664 mi · 4,922 NM

By road

10,878 km
6,760 mi

Travel time

129 h 7 min
flight ≈ 11 h 54 min

Direction

NW 322°
initial bearing

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How far is Guangzhou from Köln?

Guangzhou (China) and Köln (Germany) are very far apart: 9,115 km in a straight line, that is 5,664 miles or 4,922 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Guangzhou to Köln is 10,878 km (6,760 miles), about 129 h 7 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Guangzhou, Köln lies to the north-west (initial bearing 322°). The route crosses from China into Germany. The halfway point is at 50.6669°, 74.0936°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 54 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 Guangzhou from Köln?

By road it is 10,878 km (6,760 miles) from Guangzhou to Köln; in a straight line it is 9,115 km (5,664 miles).

How long is the drive from Guangzhou to Köln?

About 129 h 7 min on the fastest route (10,878 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Köln from Guangzhou?

Köln is to the north-west of Guangzhou, at an initial bearing of 322°.

How long is the flight from Guangzhou to Köln?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 54 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.