Distance from Köln to Hannover
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How far is Köln from Hannover?
Köln (Germany) and Hannover (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 250 km in a straight line, that is 156 miles or 135 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Köln, Hannover lies to the north-east (initial bearing 49°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.6601°, 8.3195°.
A direct flight would take about 49 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Köln
- Köln – Bonn 24 km
- Köln – Düsseldorf 34 km
- Köln – Wuppertal 38 km
- Köln – Mönchengladbach 45 km
- Köln – Krefeld 53 km
- Köln – Duisburg 57 km
- Köln – Essen 58 km
- Köln – Oberhausen 61 km
- Köln – Aachen 63 km
Other distances from Hannover
- Hannover – Braunschweig 55 km
- Hannover – Bielefeld 90 km
- Hannover – Bremen 100 km
- Hannover – Magdeburg 132 km
- Hannover – Hamburg 132 km
- Hannover – Münster 151 km
- Hannover – Lübeck 178 km
- Hannover – Erfurt 179 km
- Hannover – Dortmund 182 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Köln from Hannover?
The straight-line distance between Köln and Hannover is 250 km (156 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Hannover from Köln?
Hannover is to the north-east of Köln, at an initial bearing of 49°.
How long is the flight from Köln to Hannover?
A direct flight would take about 49 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.