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Distance from São Paulo to Köln

Straight line

9,776 km
6,075 mi · 5,279 NM

By road

2,422 km
1,505 mi

Travel time

26 h 17 min
flight ≈ 12 h 43 min

Direction

NNE 30°
initial bearing

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How far is São Paulo from Köln?

São Paulo (Brazil) and Köln (Germany) are very far apart: 9,776 km in a straight line, that is 6,075 miles or 5,279 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, São Paulo to Köln is 2,422 km (1,505 miles), about 26 h 17 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From São Paulo, Köln lies to the north-east (initial bearing 30°). The route crosses from Brazil into Germany. The halfway point is at 15.2035°, -25.1862°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 43 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 São Paulo from Köln?

By road it is 2,422 km (1,505 miles) from São Paulo to Köln; in a straight line it is 9,776 km (6,075 miles).

How long is the drive from São Paulo to Köln?

About 26 h 17 min on the fastest route (2,422 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Köln from São Paulo?

Köln is to the north-east of São Paulo, at an initial bearing of 30°.

How long is the flight from São Paulo to Köln?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 43 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.