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Distance from Köln to Tai’an

Straight line

8,200 km
5,095 mi · 4,428 NM

By road

9,939 km
6,176 mi

Travel time

118 h 30 min
flight ≈ 10 h 45 min

Direction

NE 52°
initial bearing

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How far is Köln from Tai’an?

Köln (Germany) and Tai’an (China) are very far apart: 8,200 km in a straight line, that is 5,095 miles or 4,428 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Köln to Tai’an is 9,939 km (6,176 miles), about 118 h 30 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Köln, Tai’an lies to the north-east (initial bearing 52°). The route crosses from Germany into China. The halfway point is at 58.5677°, 72.0342°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 45 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 Tai’an?

By road it is 9,939 km (6,176 miles) from Köln to Tai’an; in a straight line it is 8,200 km (5,095 miles).

How long is the drive from Köln to Tai’an?

About 118 h 30 min on the fastest route (9,939 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tai’an from Köln?

Tai’an is to the north-east of Köln, at an initial bearing of 52°.

How long is the flight from Köln to Tai’an?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 45 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.