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Distance from Köln to Krefeld

Straight line

52.7 km
32.8 mi · 28.5 NM

By road

62.8 km
39.0 mi

Travel time

50 min
by car

Direction

NNW 328°
initial bearing

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How far is Köln from Krefeld?

Köln (Germany) and Krefeld (Germany) are a short distance apart: 52.7 km in a straight line, that is 32.8 miles or 28.5 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Köln to Krefeld is 62.8 km (39.0 miles), about 50 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Köln, Krefeld lies to the north-west (initial bearing 328°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.1351°, 6.7528°.

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 Krefeld?

By road it is 62.8 km (39.0 miles) from Köln to Krefeld; in a straight line it is 52.7 km (32.8 miles).

How long is the drive from Köln to Krefeld?

About 50 min on the fastest route (62.8 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Krefeld from Köln?

Krefeld is to the north-west of Köln, at an initial bearing of 328°.

How long is the flight from Köln to Krefeld?

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.