Distance from Köln to London
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How far is Köln from London?
Köln (Germany) and London (United Kingdom) are a medium distance apart: 498 km in a straight line, that is 310 miles or 269 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Köln, London lies to the west (initial bearing 280°). The route crosses from Germany into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 51.2743°, 3.4343°.
A direct flight would take about 1 h 7 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 London
- London – City of Westminster 1 km
- London – Islington 3 km
- London – Archway 7 km
- London – Bexley 20 km
- London – Luton 46 km
- London – Southend-on-Sea 58 km
- London – Reading 59 km
- London – Milton Keynes 73 km
- London – Northampton 97 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Köln from London?
The straight-line distance between Köln and London is 498 km (310 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is London from Köln?
London is to the west of Köln, at an initial bearing of 280°.
How long is the flight from Köln to London?
A direct flight would take about 1 h 7 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.