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Distance from Köln to Wuhan

Straight line

8,525 km
5,297 mi · 4,603 NM

By road

10,025 km
6,229 mi

Travel time

119 h 29 min
flight ≈ 11 h 9 min

Direction

ENE 58°
initial bearing

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How far is Köln from Wuhan?

Köln (Germany) and Wuhan (China) are very far apart: 8,525 km in a straight line, that is 5,297 miles or 4,603 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Köln to Wuhan is 10,025 km (6,229 miles), about 119 h 29 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.

From Köln, Wuhan lies to the north-east (initial bearing 58°). The route crosses from Germany into China. The halfway point is at 54.9090°, 72.4829°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 9 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 Wuhan?

By road it is 10,025 km (6,229 miles) from Köln to Wuhan; in a straight line it is 8,525 km (5,297 miles).

How long is the drive from Köln to Wuhan?

About 119 h 29 min on the fastest route (10,025 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Wuhan from Köln?

Wuhan is to the north-east of Köln, at an initial bearing of 58°.

How long is the flight from Köln to Wuhan?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 9 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.