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Distance from Köln to Moscow

Straight line

2,093 km
1,300 mi · 1,130 NM

By road

2,370 km
1,473 mi

Travel time

26 h 27 min
flight ≈ 3 h 7 min

Direction

ENE 63°
initial bearing

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How far is Köln from Moscow?

Köln (Germany) and Moscow (Russia) are quite far apart: 2,093 km in a straight line, that is 1,300 miles or 1,130 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Köln to Moscow is 2,370 km (1,473 miles), about 26 h 27 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 13% longer than the straight line.

From Köln, Moscow lies to the north-east (initial bearing 63°). The route crosses from Germany into Russia. The halfway point is at 54.3287°, 21.3946°.

A direct flight would take about 3 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.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Köln from Moscow?

By road it is 2,370 km (1,473 miles) from Köln to Moscow; in a straight line it is 2,093 km (1,300 miles).

How long is the drive from Köln to Moscow?

About 26 h 27 min on the fastest route (2,370 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Moscow from Köln?

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

How long is the flight from Köln to Moscow?

A direct flight would take about 3 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.