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Distance from Köln to Mönchengladbach

Straight line

45.3 km
28.2 mi · 24.5 NM

By road

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Travel time

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Direction

NW 308°
initial bearing

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How far is Köln from Mönchengladbach?

Köln (Germany) and Mönchengladbach (Germany) are a short distance apart: 45.3 km in a straight line, that is 28.2 miles or 24.5 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Köln, Mönchengladbach lies to the north-west (initial bearing 308°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.0596°, 6.6966°.

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 Mönchengladbach?

The straight-line distance between Köln and Mönchengladbach is 45.3 km (28.2 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Mönchengladbach from Köln?

Mönchengladbach is to the north-west of Köln, at an initial bearing of 308°.

How long is the flight from Köln to Mönchengladbach?

A direct flight would take about 33 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.