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Distance from Köln to Tianjin

Straight line

7,946 km
4,937 mi · 4,290 NM

By road

9,680 km
6,015 mi

Travel time

115 h 57 min
flight ≈ 10 h 26 min

Direction

NE 50°
initial bearing

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How far is Köln from Tianjin?

Köln (Germany) and Tianjin (China) are very far apart: 7,946 km in a straight line, that is 4,937 miles or 4,290 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Köln to Tianjin is 9,680 km (6,015 miles), about 115 h 57 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Köln, Tianjin lies to the north-east (initial bearing 50°). The route crosses from Germany into China. The halfway point is at 59.9958°, 70.4983°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 26 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 Tianjin?

By road it is 9,680 km (6,015 miles) from Köln to Tianjin; in a straight line it is 7,946 km (4,937 miles).

How long is the drive from Köln to Tianjin?

About 115 h 57 min on the fastest route (9,680 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tianjin from Köln?

Tianjin is to the north-east of Köln, at an initial bearing of 50°.

How long is the flight from Köln to Tianjin?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 26 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.