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Distance from Köln to Delhi

Straight line

6,241 km
3,878 mi · 3,370 NM

By road

8,267 km
5,137 mi

Travel time

95 h 36 min
flight ≈ 8 h 18 min

Direction

E 85°
initial bearing

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How far is Köln from Delhi?

Köln (Germany) and Delhi (India) are very far apart: 6,241 km in a straight line, that is 3,878 miles or 3,370 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Köln to Delhi is 8,267 km (5,137 miles), about 95 h 36 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Köln, Delhi lies to the east (initial bearing 85°). The route crosses from Germany into India. The halfway point is at 45.3383°, 48.6769°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 18 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 Delhi?

By road it is 8,267 km (5,137 miles) from Köln to Delhi; in a straight line it is 6,241 km (3,878 miles).

How long is the drive from Köln to Delhi?

About 95 h 36 min on the fastest route (8,267 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Delhi from Köln?

Delhi is to the east of Köln, at an initial bearing of 85°.

How long is the flight from Köln to Delhi?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 18 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.