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Distance from Köln to Strasbourg

Straight line

268 km
166 mi · 144 NM

By road

354 km
220 mi

Travel time

3 h 49 min
flight ≈ 50 min

Direction

SSE 167°
initial bearing

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How far is Köln from Strasbourg?

Köln (Germany) and Strasbourg (France) are a medium distance apart: 268 km in a straight line, that is 166 miles or 144 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Köln to Strasbourg is 354 km (220 miles), about 3 h 49 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Köln, Strasbourg lies to the south (initial bearing 167°). The route crosses from Germany into France. The halfway point is at 49.7593°, 7.3574°.

A direct flight would take about 50 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 Strasbourg?

By road it is 354 km (220 miles) from Köln to Strasbourg; in a straight line it is 268 km (166 miles).

How long is the drive from Köln to Strasbourg?

About 3 h 49 min on the fastest route (354 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Strasbourg from Köln?

Strasbourg is to the south of Köln, at an initial bearing of 167°.

How long is the flight from Köln to Strasbourg?

A direct flight would take about 50 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.