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Distance from Stuttgart to Köln

Straight line

288 km
179 mi · 155 NM

By road

366 km
227 mi

Travel time

3 h 50 min
flight ≈ 52 min

Direction

NNW 327°
initial bearing

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How far is Stuttgart from Köln?

Stuttgart (Germany) and Köln (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 288 km in a straight line, that is 179 miles or 155 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Stuttgart to Köln is 366 km (227 miles), about 3 h 50 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Stuttgart, Köln lies to the north-west (initial bearing 327°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 49.8632°, 8.0883°.

A direct flight would take about 52 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 Stuttgart from Köln?

By road it is 366 km (227 miles) from Stuttgart to Köln; in a straight line it is 288 km (179 miles).

How long is the drive from Stuttgart to Köln?

About 3 h 50 min on the fastest route (366 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Köln from Stuttgart?

Köln is to the north-west of Stuttgart, at an initial bearing of 327°.

How long is the flight from Stuttgart to Köln?

A direct flight would take about 52 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.