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Distance from Krefeld to Köln

Straight line

52.7 km
32.8 mi · 28.5 NM

By road

61.9 km
38.5 mi

Travel time

49 min
by car

Direction

SSE 148°
initial bearing

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How far is Krefeld from Köln?

Krefeld (Germany) and Köln (Germany) are a short distance apart: 52.7 km in a straight line, that is 32.8 miles or 28.5 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Krefeld to Köln is 61.9 km (38.5 miles), about 49 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 17% longer than the straight line.

From Krefeld, Köln lies to the south-east (initial bearing 148°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.1351°, 6.7528°.

Over such a short distance flying makes no sense; driving is the fastest option – the road distance and driving time are shown on the map.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Krefeld from Köln?

By road it is 61.9 km (38.5 miles) from Krefeld to Köln; in a straight line it is 52.7 km (32.8 miles).

How long is the drive from Krefeld to Köln?

About 49 min on the fastest route (61.9 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Köln from Krefeld?

Köln is to the south-east of Krefeld, at an initial bearing of 148°.

How long is the flight from Krefeld to Köln?

A direct flight would take about 34 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.