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Distance from Köln to Stuttgart

Straight line

288 km
179 mi · 155 NM

By road

365 km
227 mi

Travel time

3 h 46 min
flight ≈ 52 min

Direction

SE 145°
initial bearing

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How far is Köln from Stuttgart?

Köln (Germany) and Stuttgart (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 288 km in a straight line, that is 179 miles or 155 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Köln to Stuttgart is 365 km (227 miles), about 3 h 46 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Köln, Stuttgart lies to the south-east (initial bearing 145°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 49.8632°, 8.0883°.

A direct flight would take about 52 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 Stuttgart?

By road it is 365 km (227 miles) from Köln to Stuttgart; in a straight line it is 288 km (179 miles).

How long is the drive from Köln to Stuttgart?

About 3 h 46 min on the fastest route (365 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Stuttgart from Köln?

Stuttgart is to the south-east of Köln, at an initial bearing of 145°.

How long is the flight from Köln to Stuttgart?

A direct flight would take about 52 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.