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Distance from Ploiești to Köln

Straight line

1,566 km
973 mi · 846 NM

By road

1,946 km
1,209 mi

Travel time

21 h 25 min
flight ≈ 2 h 27 min

Direction

WNW 302°
initial bearing

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How far is Ploiești from Köln?

Ploiești (Romania) and Köln (Germany) are quite far apart: 1,566 km in a straight line, that is 973 miles or 846 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Ploiești to Köln is 1,946 km (1,209 miles), about 21 h 25 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Ploiești, Köln lies to the north-west (initial bearing 302°). The route crosses from Romania into Germany. The halfway point is at 48.3363°, 17.0407°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 27 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 Ploiești from Köln?

By road it is 1,946 km (1,209 miles) from Ploiești to Köln; in a straight line it is 1,566 km (973 miles).

How long is the drive from Ploiești to Köln?

About 21 h 25 min on the fastest route (1,946 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Köln from Ploiești?

Köln is to the north-west of Ploiești, at an initial bearing of 302°.

How long is the flight from Ploiești to Köln?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 27 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.