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Distance from Tianjin to Köln

Straight line

7,946 km
4,937 mi · 4,290 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 26 min

Direction

NW 321°
initial bearing

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How far is Tianjin from Köln?

Tianjin (China) and Köln (Germany) are very far apart: 7,946 km in a straight line, that is 4,937 miles or 4,290 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Tianjin, Köln lies to the north-west (initial bearing 321°). The route crosses from China into Germany. The halfway point is at 59.9958°, 70.4983°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 26 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 Tianjin from Köln?

The straight-line distance between Tianjin and Köln is 7,946 km (4,937 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Köln from Tianjin?

Köln is to the north-west of Tianjin, at an initial bearing of 321°.

How long is the flight from Tianjin to Köln?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 26 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.