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Distance from Oberhausen to Köln

Straight line

60.9 km
37.8 mi · 32.9 NM

By road

75.5 km
46.9 mi

Travel time

54 min
by car

Direction

S 174°
initial bearing

Open in the calculator (stops, directions, fuel cost) → Köln → Oberhausen

How far is Oberhausen from Köln?

Oberhausen (Germany) and Köln (Germany) are a short distance apart: 60.9 km in a straight line, that is 37.8 miles or 32.9 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Oberhausen to Köln is 75.5 km (46.9 miles), about 54 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Oberhausen, Köln lies to the south (initial bearing 174°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.2057°, 6.9065°.

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 Oberhausen from Köln?

By road it is 75.5 km (46.9 miles) from Oberhausen to Köln; in a straight line it is 60.9 km (37.8 miles).

How long is the drive from Oberhausen to Köln?

About 54 min on the fastest route (75.5 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Köln from Oberhausen?

Köln is to the south of Oberhausen, at an initial bearing of 174°.

How long is the flight from Oberhausen to Köln?

A direct flight would take about 35 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.