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Distance from Köln to Galați

Straight line

1,677 km
1,042 mi · 905 NM

By road

2,152 km
1,337 mi

Travel time

23 h 57 min
flight ≈ 2 h 36 min

Direction

ESE 103°
initial bearing

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How far is Köln from Galați?

Köln (Germany) and Galați (Romania) are quite far apart: 1,677 km in a straight line, that is 1,042 miles or 905 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Köln to Galați is 2,152 km (1,337 miles), about 23 h 57 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Köln, Galați lies to the east (initial bearing 103°). The route crosses from Germany into Romania. The halfway point is at 48.6686°, 18.0727°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 36 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 Galați?

By road it is 2,152 km (1,337 miles) from Köln to Galați; in a straight line it is 1,677 km (1,042 miles).

How long is the drive from Köln to Galați?

About 23 h 57 min on the fastest route (2,152 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Galați from Köln?

Galați is to the east of Köln, at an initial bearing of 103°.

How long is the flight from Köln to Galați?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 36 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.