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Distance from Köln to Roman

Straight line

1,525 km
948 mi · 823 NM

By road

1,866 km
1,160 mi

Travel time

22 h 24 min
flight ≈ 2 h 24 min

Direction

E 99°
initial bearing

Open in the calculator (stops, directions, fuel cost) → Roman → Köln

How far is Köln from Roman?

Köln (Germany) and Roman (Romania) are quite far apart: 1,525 km in a straight line, that is 948 miles or 823 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Köln to Roman is 1,866 km (1,160 miles), about 22 h 24 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Köln, Roman lies to the east (initial bearing 99°). The route crosses from Germany into Romania. The halfway point is at 49.3595°, 17.3438°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 24 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 Roman?

By road it is 1,866 km (1,160 miles) from Köln to Roman; in a straight line it is 1,525 km (948 miles).

How long is the drive from Köln to Roman?

About 22 h 24 min on the fastest route (1,866 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Roman from Köln?

Roman is to the east of Köln, at an initial bearing of 99°.

How long is the flight from Köln to Roman?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 24 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.