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Distance from Köln to Alba Iulia

Straight line

1,339 km
832 mi · 723 NM

By road

1,649 km
1,025 mi

Travel time

16 h 23 min
flight ≈ 2 h 10 min

Direction

ESE 107°
initial bearing

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How far is Köln from Alba Iulia?

Köln (Germany) and Alba Iulia (Romania) are quite far apart: 1,339 km in a straight line, that is 832 miles or 723 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Köln to Alba Iulia is 1,649 km (1,025 miles), about 16 h 23 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Köln, Alba Iulia lies to the east (initial bearing 107°). The route crosses from Germany into Romania. The halfway point is at 48.7997°, 15.6690°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 10 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 Köln from Alba Iulia?

By road it is 1,649 km (1,025 miles) from Köln to Alba Iulia; in a straight line it is 1,339 km (832 miles).

How long is the drive from Köln to Alba Iulia?

About 16 h 23 min on the fastest route (1,649 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Alba Iulia from Köln?

Alba Iulia is to the east of Köln, at an initial bearing of 107°.

How long is the flight from Köln to Alba Iulia?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 10 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.