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Distance from Köln to Augsburg

Straight line

403 km
250 mi · 218 NM

By road

520 km
323 mi

Travel time

5 h 15 min
flight ≈ 1 h

Direction

SE 134°
initial bearing

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How far is Köln from Augsburg?

Köln (Germany) and Augsburg (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 403 km in a straight line, that is 250 miles or 218 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Köln to Augsburg is 520 km (323 miles), about 5 h 15 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 29% longer than the straight line.

From Köln, Augsburg lies to the south-east (initial bearing 134°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 49.6692°, 8.9762°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h (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 Augsburg?

By road it is 520 km (323 miles) from Köln to Augsburg; in a straight line it is 403 km (250 miles).

How long is the drive from Köln to Augsburg?

About 5 h 15 min on the fastest route (520 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Augsburg from Köln?

Augsburg is to the south-east of Köln, at an initial bearing of 134°.

How long is the flight from Köln to Augsburg?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 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.