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Distance from Köln to Dongguan

Straight line

9,155 km
5,688 mi · 4,943 NM

By road

10,944 km
6,801 mi

Travel time

129 h 40 min
flight ≈ 11 h 57 min

Direction

ENE 63°
initial bearing

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How far is Köln from Dongguan?

Köln (Germany) and Dongguan (China) are very far apart: 9,155 km in a straight line, that is 5,688 miles or 4,943 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Köln to Dongguan is 10,944 km (6,801 miles), about 129 h 40 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Köln, Dongguan lies to the north-east (initial bearing 63°). The route crosses from Germany into China. The halfway point is at 50.7622°, 74.4911°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 57 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 Dongguan?

By road it is 10,944 km (6,801 miles) from Köln to Dongguan; in a straight line it is 9,155 km (5,688 miles).

How long is the drive from Köln to Dongguan?

About 129 h 40 min on the fastest route (10,944 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Dongguan from Köln?

Dongguan is to the north-east of Köln, at an initial bearing of 63°.

How long is the flight from Köln to Dongguan?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 57 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.