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Distance from Köln to Hong Kong

Straight line

9,246 km
5,745 mi · 4,993 NM

By road

11,054 km
6,869 mi

Travel time

131 h 5 min
flight ≈ 12 h 3 min

Direction

ENE 63°
initial bearing

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How far is Köln from Hong Kong?

Köln (Germany) and Hong Kong (Hong Kong SAR China) are very far apart: 9,246 km in a straight line, that is 5,745 miles or 4,993 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Köln to Hong Kong is 11,054 km (6,869 miles), about 131 h 5 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Köln, Hong Kong lies to the north-east (initial bearing 63°). The route crosses from Germany into Hong Kong SAR China. The halfway point is at 50.4883°, 74.9996°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 3 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 Hong Kong?

By road it is 11,054 km (6,869 miles) from Köln to Hong Kong; in a straight line it is 9,246 km (5,745 miles).

How long is the drive from Köln to Hong Kong?

About 131 h 5 min on the fastest route (11,054 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Hong Kong from Köln?

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

How long is the flight from Köln to Hong Kong?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 3 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.