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Distance from Köln to Bogotá

Straight line

8,984 km
5,582 mi · 4,851 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 44 min

Direction

W 266°
initial bearing

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How far is Köln from Bogotá?

Köln (Germany) and Bogotá (Colombia) are very far apart: 8,984 km in a straight line, that is 5,582 miles or 4,851 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Köln, Bogotá lies to the west (initial bearing 266°). The route crosses from Germany into Colombia. The halfway point is at 34.2237°, -44.4632°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 44 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 Bogotá?

The straight-line distance between Köln and Bogotá is 8,984 km (5,582 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Bogotá from Köln?

Bogotá is to the west of Köln, at an initial bearing of 266°.

How long is the flight from Köln to Bogotá?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 44 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.