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Distance from Mönchengladbach to Köln

Straight line

45.3 km
28.2 mi · 24.5 NM

By road

63.5 km
39.4 mi

Travel time

48 min
by car

Direction

SE 128°
initial bearing

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How far is Mönchengladbach from Köln?

Mönchengladbach (Germany) and Köln (Germany) are a short distance apart: 45.3 km in a straight line, that is 28.2 miles or 24.5 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Mönchengladbach to Köln is 63.5 km (39.4 miles), about 48 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 40% longer than the straight line.

From Mönchengladbach, Köln lies to the south-east (initial bearing 128°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.0596°, 6.6966°.

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 Mönchengladbach from Köln?

By road it is 63.5 km (39.4 miles) from Mönchengladbach to Köln; in a straight line it is 45.3 km (28.2 miles).

How long is the drive from Mönchengladbach to Köln?

About 48 min on the fastest route (63.5 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Köln from Mönchengladbach?

Köln is to the south-east of Mönchengladbach, at an initial bearing of 128°.

How long is the flight from Mönchengladbach to Köln?

A direct flight would take about 33 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.