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Distance from Köln to Bacău

Straight line

1,541 km
957 mi · 832 NM

By road

2,017 km
1,254 mi

Travel time

22 h 46 min
flight ≈ 2 h 26 min

Direction

E 101°
initial bearing

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How far is Köln from Bacău?

Köln (Germany) and Bacău (Romania) are quite far apart: 1,541 km in a straight line, that is 957 miles or 832 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Köln to Bacău is 2,017 km (1,254 miles), about 22 h 46 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From Köln, Bacău lies to the east (initial bearing 101°). The route crosses from Germany into Romania. The halfway point is at 49.1822°, 17.3703°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 26 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 Bacău?

By road it is 2,017 km (1,254 miles) from Köln to Bacău; in a straight line it is 1,541 km (957 miles).

How long is the drive from Köln to Bacău?

About 22 h 46 min on the fastest route (2,017 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bacău from Köln?

Bacău is to the east of Köln, at an initial bearing of 101°.

How long is the flight from Köln to Bacău?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 26 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.