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Distance from Köln to Chongqing

Straight line

8,139 km
5,058 mi · 4,395 NM

By road

9,639 km
5,989 mi

Travel time

115 h 22 min
flight ≈ 10 h 40 min

Direction

ENE 64°
initial bearing

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How far is Köln from Chongqing?

Köln (Germany) and Chongqing (China) are very far apart: 8,139 km in a straight line, that is 5,058 miles or 4,395 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Köln to Chongqing is 9,639 km (5,989 miles), about 115 h 22 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.

From Köln, Chongqing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 64°). The route crosses from Germany into China. The halfway point is at 52.1894°, 67.4550°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 40 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 Chongqing?

By road it is 9,639 km (5,989 miles) from Köln to Chongqing; in a straight line it is 8,139 km (5,058 miles).

How long is the drive from Köln to Chongqing?

About 115 h 22 min on the fastest route (9,639 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chongqing from Köln?

Chongqing is to the north-east of Köln, at an initial bearing of 64°.

How long is the flight from Köln to Chongqing?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 40 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.