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Distance from Köln to Braunschweig

Straight line

289 km
179 mi · 156 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 52 min

Direction

ENE 58°
initial bearing

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How far is Köln from Braunschweig?

Köln (Germany) and Braunschweig (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 289 km in a straight line, that is 179 miles or 156 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Köln, Braunschweig lies to the north-east (initial bearing 58°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.6132°, 8.7121°.

A direct flight would take about 52 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 Braunschweig?

The straight-line distance between Köln and Braunschweig is 289 km (179 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Braunschweig from Köln?

Braunschweig is to the north-east of Köln, at an initial bearing of 58°.

How long is the flight from Köln to Braunschweig?

A direct flight would take about 52 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.