EN RO

Distance from Köln to Buenos Aires

Straight line

11,426 km
7,100 mi · 6,170 NM

By road

2,426 km
1,507 mi

Travel time

26 h 18 min
flight ≈ 14 h 47 min

Direction

SW 230°
initial bearing

Open in the calculator (stops, directions, fuel cost) → Buenos Aires → Köln

How far is Köln from Buenos Aires?

Köln (Germany) and Buenos Aires (Argentina) are very far apart: 11,426 km in a straight line, that is 7,100 miles or 6,170 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Köln to Buenos Aires is 2,426 km (1,507 miles), about 26 h 18 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Köln, Buenos Aires lies to the south-west (initial bearing 230°). The route crosses from Germany into Argentina. The halfway point is at 9.6322°, -30.5747°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 47 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 Buenos Aires?

By road it is 2,426 km (1,507 miles) from Köln to Buenos Aires; in a straight line it is 11,426 km (7,100 miles).

How long is the drive from Köln to Buenos Aires?

About 26 h 18 min on the fastest route (2,426 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Buenos Aires from Köln?

Buenos Aires is to the south-west of Köln, at an initial bearing of 230°.

How long is the flight from Köln to Buenos Aires?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 47 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.