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Distance from Köln to Bremen

Straight line

270 km
168 mi · 146 NM

By road

314 km
195 mi

Travel time

3 h 11 min
flight ≈ 50 min

Direction

NNE 27°
initial bearing

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How far is Köln from Bremen?

Köln (Germany) and Bremen (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 270 km in a straight line, that is 168 miles or 146 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Köln to Bremen is 314 km (195 miles), about 3 h 11 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 16% longer than the straight line.

From Köln, Bremen lies to the north-east (initial bearing 27°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 52.0082°, 7.8564°.

A direct flight would take about 50 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 Bremen?

By road it is 314 km (195 miles) from Köln to Bremen; in a straight line it is 270 km (168 miles).

How long is the drive from Köln to Bremen?

About 3 h 11 min on the fastest route (314 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bremen from Köln?

Bremen is to the north-east of Köln, at an initial bearing of 27°.

How long is the flight from Köln to Bremen?

A direct flight would take about 50 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.