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Distance from Köln to Santiago

Straight line

12,030 km
7,475 mi · 6,496 NM

By road

2,426 km
1,507 mi

Travel time

26 h 18 min
flight ≈ 15 h 32 min

Direction

WSW 239°
initial bearing

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How far is Köln from Santiago?

Köln (Germany) and Santiago (Chile) are very far apart: 12,030 km in a straight line, that is 7,475 miles or 6,496 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Köln to Santiago is 2,426 km (1,507 miles), about 26 h 18 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Köln, Santiago lies to the south-west (initial bearing 239°). The route crosses from Germany into Chile. The halfway point is at 11.0891°, -38.2415°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 32 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 Santiago?

By road it is 2,426 km (1,507 miles) from Köln to Santiago; in a straight line it is 12,030 km (7,475 miles).

How long is the drive from Köln to Santiago?

About 26 h 18 min on the fastest route (2,426 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Santiago from Köln?

Santiago is to the south-west of Köln, at an initial bearing of 239°.

How long is the flight from Köln to Santiago?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 32 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.