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Distance from Köln to Brăila

Straight line

1,680 km
1,044 mi · 907 NM

By road

2,130 km
1,323 mi

Travel time

23 h 35 min
flight ≈ 2 h 36 min

Direction

ESE 104°
initial bearing

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How far is Köln from Brăila?

Köln (Germany) and Brăila (Romania) are quite far apart: 1,680 km in a straight line, that is 1,044 miles or 907 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Köln to Brăila is 2,130 km (1,323 miles), about 23 h 35 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Köln, Brăila lies to the east (initial bearing 104°). The route crosses from Germany into Romania. The halfway point is at 48.5825°, 18.0481°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 36 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 Brăila?

By road it is 2,130 km (1,323 miles) from Köln to Brăila; in a straight line it is 1,680 km (1,044 miles).

How long is the drive from Köln to Brăila?

About 23 h 35 min on the fastest route (2,130 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Brăila from Köln?

Brăila is to the east of Köln, at an initial bearing of 104°.

How long is the flight from Köln to Brăila?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 36 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.