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Distance from Mannheim to Köln

Straight line

194 km
120 mi · 105 NM

By road

243 km
151 mi

Travel time

2 h 37 min
flight ≈ 45 min

Direction

NNW 327°
initial bearing

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How far is Mannheim from Köln?

Mannheim (Germany) and Köln (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 194 km in a straight line, that is 120 miles or 105 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Mannheim to Köln is 243 km (151 miles), about 2 h 37 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Mannheim, Köln lies to the north-west (initial bearing 327°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 50.2137°, 7.7199°.

A direct flight would take about 45 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 Mannheim from Köln?

By road it is 243 km (151 miles) from Mannheim to Köln; in a straight line it is 194 km (120 miles).

How long is the drive from Mannheim to Köln?

About 2 h 37 min on the fastest route (243 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Köln from Mannheim?

Köln is to the north-west of Mannheim, at an initial bearing of 327°.

How long is the flight from Mannheim to Köln?

A direct flight would take about 45 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.