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Distance from Köln to Oberhausen

Straight line

60.9 km
37.8 mi · 32.9 NM

By road

75.4 km
46.9 mi

Travel time

56 min
by car

Direction

N 354°
initial bearing

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How far is Köln from Oberhausen?

Köln (Germany) and Oberhausen (Germany) are a short distance apart: 60.9 km in a straight line, that is 37.8 miles or 32.9 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Köln to Oberhausen is 75.4 km (46.9 miles), about 56 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Köln, Oberhausen lies to the north (initial bearing 354°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.2057°, 6.9065°.

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 Oberhausen?

By road it is 75.4 km (46.9 miles) from Köln to Oberhausen; in a straight line it is 60.9 km (37.8 miles).

How long is the drive from Köln to Oberhausen?

About 56 min on the fastest route (75.4 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Oberhausen from Köln?

Oberhausen is to the north of Köln, at an initial bearing of 354°.

How long is the flight from Köln to Oberhausen?

A direct flight would take about 35 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.