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Distance from Köln to Freiburg

Straight line

333 km
207 mi · 180 NM

By road

431 km
268 mi

Travel time

4 h 16 min
flight ≈ 55 min

Direction

SSE 168°
initial bearing

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How far is Köln from Freiburg?

Köln (Germany) and Freiburg (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 333 km in a straight line, that is 207 miles or 180 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Köln to Freiburg is 431 km (268 miles), about 4 h 16 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 29% longer than the straight line.

From Köln, Freiburg lies to the south (initial bearing 168°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 49.4655°, 7.4146°.

A direct flight would take about 55 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 Freiburg?

By road it is 431 km (268 miles) from Köln to Freiburg; in a straight line it is 333 km (207 miles).

How long is the drive from Köln to Freiburg?

About 4 h 16 min on the fastest route (431 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Freiburg from Köln?

Freiburg is to the south of Köln, at an initial bearing of 168°.

How long is the flight from Köln to Freiburg?

A direct flight would take about 55 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.