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Distance from Köln to Craiova

Straight line

1,460 km
907 mi · 788 NM

By road

1,769 km
1,099 mi

Travel time

19 h 26 min
flight ≈ 2 h 19 min

Direction

ESE 114°
initial bearing

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How far is Köln from Craiova?

Köln (Germany) and Craiova (Romania) are quite far apart: 1,460 km in a straight line, that is 907 miles or 788 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Köln to Craiova is 1,769 km (1,099 miles), about 19 h 26 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Köln, Craiova lies to the south-east (initial bearing 114°). The route crosses from Germany into Romania. The halfway point is at 47.9331°, 15.9127°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 19 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 Craiova?

By road it is 1,769 km (1,099 miles) from Köln to Craiova; in a straight line it is 1,460 km (907 miles).

How long is the drive from Köln to Craiova?

About 19 h 26 min on the fastest route (1,769 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Craiova from Köln?

Craiova is to the south-east of Köln, at an initial bearing of 114°.

How long is the flight from Köln to Craiova?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 19 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.