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Distance from Münster to Köln

Straight line

124 km
77 mi · 67 NM

By road

150 km
94 mi

Travel time

1 h 40 min
flight ≈ 39 min

Direction

SSW 203°
initial bearing

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How far is Münster from Köln?

Münster (Germany) and Köln (Germany) are a short distance apart: 124 km in a straight line, that is 77 miles or 67 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Münster to Köln is 150 km (94 miles), about 1 h 40 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Münster, Köln lies to the south-west (initial bearing 203°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.4483°, 7.2840°.

A direct flight would take about 39 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 Münster from Köln?

By road it is 150 km (94 miles) from Münster to Köln; in a straight line it is 124 km (77 miles).

How long is the drive from Münster to Köln?

About 1 h 40 min on the fastest route (150 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Köln from Münster?

Köln is to the south-west of Münster, at an initial bearing of 203°.

How long is the flight from Münster to Köln?

A direct flight would take about 39 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.