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Distance from Köln to Nürnberg

Straight line

337 km
210 mi · 182 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 55 min

Direction

ESE 118°
initial bearing

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How far is Köln from Nürnberg?

Köln (Germany) and Nürnberg (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 337 km in a straight line, that is 210 miles or 182 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Köln, Nürnberg lies to the south-east (initial bearing 118°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 50.2120°, 9.0457°.

A direct flight would take about 55 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 Nürnberg?

The straight-line distance between Köln and Nürnberg is 337 km (210 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Nürnberg from Köln?

Nürnberg is to the south-east of Köln, at an initial bearing of 118°.

How long is the flight from Köln to Nürnberg?

A direct flight would take about 55 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.