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Distance from Köln to Magdeburg

Straight line

351 km
218 mi · 189 NM

By road

435 km
271 mi

Travel time

4 h 18 min
flight ≈ 56 min

Direction

ENE 66°
initial bearing

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How far is Köln from Magdeburg?

Köln (Germany) and Magdeburg (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 351 km in a straight line, that is 218 miles or 189 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Köln to Magdeburg is 435 km (271 miles), about 4 h 18 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Köln, Magdeburg lies to the north-east (initial bearing 66°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.5538°, 9.2589°.

A direct flight would take about 56 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 Magdeburg?

By road it is 435 km (271 miles) from Köln to Magdeburg; in a straight line it is 351 km (218 miles).

How long is the drive from Köln to Magdeburg?

About 4 h 18 min on the fastest route (435 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Magdeburg from Köln?

Magdeburg is to the north-east of Köln, at an initial bearing of 66°.

How long is the flight from Köln to Magdeburg?

A direct flight would take about 56 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.