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Distance from Köln to Suzhou

Straight line

8,826 km
5,484 mi · 4,766 NM

By road

10,558 km
6,561 mi

Travel time

125 h 32 min
flight ≈ 11 h 32 min

Direction

NE 53°
initial bearing

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How far is Köln from Suzhou?

Köln (Germany) and Suzhou (China) are very far apart: 8,826 km in a straight line, that is 5,484 miles or 4,766 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Köln to Suzhou is 10,558 km (6,561 miles), about 125 h 32 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Köln, Suzhou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 53°). The route crosses from Germany into China. The halfway point is at 57.2430°, 76.7781°.

A direct flight would take about 11 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 Suzhou?

By road it is 10,558 km (6,561 miles) from Köln to Suzhou; in a straight line it is 8,826 km (5,484 miles).

How long is the drive from Köln to Suzhou?

About 125 h 32 min on the fastest route (10,558 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Suzhou from Köln?

Suzhou is to the north-east of Köln, at an initial bearing of 53°.

How long is the flight from Köln to Suzhou?

A direct flight would take about 11 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.