How far is Frankfurt from Cologne?
The distance between Cologne (Cologne Bonn Airport) and Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) is 85 miles / 136 kilometers / 74 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cologne (CGN) to Frankfurt (FRA) is 104 miles / 167 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 41 minutes.
Cologne Bonn Airport – Frankfurt Airport
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Distance from Cologne to Frankfurt
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cologne to Frankfurt. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 84.774 miles
- 136.431 kilometers
- 73.667 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- 84.619 miles
- 136.182 kilometers
- 73.532 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 Cologne to Frankfurt?
The estimated flight time from Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt Airport is 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cologne and Frankfurt?
Flight carbon footprint between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
On average, flying from Cologne to Frankfurt generates about 37 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 37 kilograms equals 83 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Cologne to Frankfurt
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
Airport information
| Origin | Cologne Bonn Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cologne |
| Country: | Germany  |
| IATA Code: | CGN |
| ICAO Code: | EDDK |
| Coordinates: | 50°51′57″N, 7°8′33″E |
| Destination | Frankfurt Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Frankfurt |
| Country: | Germany |
| IATA Code: | FRA |
| ICAO Code: | EDDF |
| Coordinates: | 50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″E |