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Distance from Târgu Jiu to Köln

Straight line

1,379 km
857 mi · 745 NM

By road

1,725 km
1,072 mi

Travel time

18 h 38 min
flight ≈ 2 h 13 min

Direction

NW 304°
initial bearing

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How far is Târgu Jiu from Köln?

Târgu Jiu (Romania) and Köln (Germany) are quite far apart: 1,379 km in a straight line, that is 857 miles or 745 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Târgu Jiu to Köln is 1,725 km (1,072 miles), about 18 h 38 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Târgu Jiu, Köln lies to the north-west (initial bearing 304°). The route crosses from Romania into Germany. The halfway point is at 48.2810°, 15.5858°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 13 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 Târgu Jiu from Köln?

By road it is 1,725 km (1,072 miles) from Târgu Jiu to Köln; in a straight line it is 1,379 km (857 miles).

How long is the drive from Târgu Jiu to Köln?

About 18 h 38 min on the fastest route (1,725 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Köln from Târgu Jiu?

Köln is to the north-west of Târgu Jiu, at an initial bearing of 304°.

How long is the flight from Târgu Jiu to Köln?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 13 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.