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Distance from Köln to Brussels

Straight line

183 km
114 mi · 99 NM

By road

211 km
131 mi

Travel time

2 h 29 min
flight ≈ 44 min

Direction

W 268°
initial bearing

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How far is Köln from Brussels?

Köln (Germany) and Brussels (Belgium) are a medium distance apart: 183 km in a straight line, that is 114 miles or 99 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Köln to Brussels is 211 km (131 miles), about 2 h 29 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 15% longer than the straight line.

From Köln, Brussels lies to the west (initial bearing 268°). The route crosses from Germany into Belgium. The halfway point is at 50.8991°, 5.6482°.

A direct flight would take about 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 Brussels?

By road it is 211 km (131 miles) from Köln to Brussels; in a straight line it is 183 km (114 miles).

How long is the drive from Köln to Brussels?

About 2 h 29 min on the fastest route (211 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Brussels from Köln?

Brussels is to the west of Köln, at an initial bearing of 268°.

How long is the flight from Köln to Brussels?

A direct flight would take about 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.