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Distance from Köln to Sibiu

Straight line

1,392 km
865 mi · 752 NM

By road

1,701 km
1,057 mi

Travel time

16 h 54 min
flight ≈ 2 h 14 min

Direction

ESE 108°
initial bearing

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How far is Köln from Sibiu?

Köln (Germany) and Sibiu (Romania) are quite far apart: 1,392 km in a straight line, that is 865 miles or 752 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Köln to Sibiu is 1,701 km (1,057 miles), about 16 h 54 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Köln, Sibiu lies to the east (initial bearing 108°). The route crosses from Germany into Romania. The halfway point is at 48.6873°, 15.9870°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 14 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 Sibiu?

By road it is 1,701 km (1,057 miles) from Köln to Sibiu; in a straight line it is 1,392 km (865 miles).

How long is the drive from Köln to Sibiu?

About 16 h 54 min on the fastest route (1,701 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sibiu from Köln?

Sibiu is to the east of Köln, at an initial bearing of 108°.

How long is the flight from Köln to Sibiu?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 14 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.