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Distance from Köln to Bistrița

Straight line

1,347 km
837 mi · 727 NM

By road

1,664 km
1,034 mi

Travel time

18 h 40 min
flight ≈ 2 h 11 min

Direction

ESE 101°
initial bearing

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How far is Köln from Bistrița?

Köln (Germany) and Bistrița (Romania) are quite far apart: 1,347 km in a straight line, that is 837 miles or 727 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Köln to Bistrița is 1,664 km (1,034 miles), about 18 h 40 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Köln, Bistrița lies to the east (initial bearing 101°). The route crosses from Germany into Romania. The halfway point is at 49.3664°, 16.0630°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 11 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 Bistrița?

By road it is 1,664 km (1,034 miles) from Köln to Bistrița; in a straight line it is 1,347 km (837 miles).

How long is the drive from Köln to Bistrița?

About 18 h 40 min on the fastest route (1,664 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bistrița from Köln?

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

How long is the flight from Köln to Bistrița?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 11 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.