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How far is Cologne from Brussels?

The distance between Brussels (Brussels Airport) and Cologne (Cologne Bonn Airport) is 116 miles / 187 kilometers / 101 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brussels (BRU) to Cologne (CGN) is 138 miles / 222 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 21 minutes.

Brussels Airport – Cologne Bonn Airport

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Distance from Brussels to Cologne

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Brussels to Cologne. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 116.261 miles
  • 187.104 kilometers
  • 101.028 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 115.897 miles
  • 186.519 kilometers
  • 100.712 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Brussels to Cologne?

The estimated flight time from Brussels Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is 43 minutes.

What is the time difference between Brussels and Cologne?

There is no time difference between Brussels and Cologne.

Flight carbon footprint between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

On average, flying from Brussels to Cologne generates about 42 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 42 kilograms equals 93 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Brussels to Cologne

See the map of the shortest flight path between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).

Airport information

Origin Brussels Airport
City: Brussels
Country: Belgium Flag of Belgium
IATA Code: BRU
ICAO Code: EBBR
Coordinates: 50°54′5″N, 4°29′3″E
Destination Cologne Bonn Airport
City: Cologne
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: CGN
ICAO Code: EDDK
Coordinates: 50°51′57″N, 7°8′33″E