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Distance from Köln to Duisburg

Straight line

57.0 km
35.4 mi · 30.8 NM

By road

67.1 km
41.7 mi

Travel time

52 min
by car

Direction

NNW 347°
initial bearing

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How far is Köln from Duisburg?

Köln (Germany) and Duisburg (Germany) are a short distance apart: 57.0 km in a straight line, that is 35.4 miles or 30.8 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Köln to Duisburg is 67.1 km (41.7 miles), about 52 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.

From Köln, Duisburg lies to the north (initial bearing 347°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.1829°, 6.8581°.

Over such a short distance flying makes no sense; driving is the fastest option – the road distance and driving time are shown on the map.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Köln from Duisburg?

By road it is 67.1 km (41.7 miles) from Köln to Duisburg; in a straight line it is 57.0 km (35.4 miles).

How long is the drive from Köln to Duisburg?

About 52 min on the fastest route (67.1 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Duisburg from Köln?

Duisburg is to the north of Köln, at an initial bearing of 347°.

How long is the flight from Köln to Duisburg?

A direct flight would take about 34 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.