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Distance from Köln to Tulcea

Straight line

1,742 km
1,083 mi · 941 NM

By road

2,274 km
1,413 mi

Travel time

24 h 32 min
flight ≈ 2 h 41 min

Direction

ESE 103°
initial bearing

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How far is Köln from Tulcea?

Köln (Germany) and Tulcea (Romania) are quite far apart: 1,742 km in a straight line, that is 1,083 miles or 941 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Köln to Tulcea is 2,274 km (1,413 miles), about 24 h 32 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From Köln, Tulcea lies to the east (initial bearing 103°). The route crosses from Germany into Romania. The halfway point is at 48.5751°, 18.4962°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 41 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 Tulcea?

By road it is 2,274 km (1,413 miles) from Köln to Tulcea; in a straight line it is 1,742 km (1,083 miles).

How long is the drive from Köln to Tulcea?

About 24 h 32 min on the fastest route (2,274 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tulcea from Köln?

Tulcea is to the east of Köln, at an initial bearing of 103°.

How long is the flight from Köln to Tulcea?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 41 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.