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Distance from Tai’an to Köln

Straight line

8,200 km
5,095 mi · 4,428 NM

By road

9,935 km
6,173 mi

Travel time

118 h 25 min
flight ≈ 10 h 45 min

Direction

NW 322°
initial bearing

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How far is Tai’an from Köln?

Tai’an (China) and Köln (Germany) are very far apart: 8,200 km in a straight line, that is 5,095 miles or 4,428 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tai’an to Köln is 9,935 km (6,173 miles), about 118 h 25 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Tai’an, Köln lies to the north-west (initial bearing 322°). The route crosses from China into Germany. The halfway point is at 58.5677°, 72.0342°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 45 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 Tai’an from Köln?

By road it is 9,935 km (6,173 miles) from Tai’an to Köln; in a straight line it is 8,200 km (5,095 miles).

How long is the drive from Tai’an to Köln?

About 118 h 25 min on the fastest route (9,935 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Köln from Tai’an?

Köln is to the north-west of Tai’an, at an initial bearing of 322°.

How long is the flight from Tai’an to Köln?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 45 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.