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Distance from Köln to Târgu Jiu

Straight line

1,379 km
857 mi · 745 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 2 h 13 min

Direction

ESE 112°
initial bearing

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How far is Köln from Târgu Jiu?

Köln (Germany) and Târgu Jiu (Romania) are quite far apart: 1,379 km in a straight line, that is 857 miles or 745 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Köln, Târgu Jiu lies to the east (initial bearing 112°). The route crosses from Germany into Romania. The halfway point is at 48.2810°, 15.5858°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 13 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 Târgu Jiu?

The straight-line distance between Köln and Târgu Jiu is 1,379 km (857 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Târgu Jiu from Köln?

Târgu Jiu is to the east of Köln, at an initial bearing of 112°.

How long is the flight from Köln to Târgu Jiu?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 13 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.