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How far is Geneva from Cologne?

The distance between Cologne (Cologne Bonn Airport) and Geneva (Geneva Airport) is 323 miles / 520 kilometers / 281 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cologne (CGN) to Geneva (GVA) is 450 miles / 724 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 20 minutes.

Cologne Bonn Airport – Geneva Airport

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Distance from Cologne to Geneva

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 323.256 miles
  • 520.230 kilometers
  • 280.902 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
  • 323.218 miles
  • 520.169 kilometers
  • 280.869 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 Geneva?

The estimated flight time from Cologne Bonn Airport to Geneva Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Geneva?

There is no time difference between Cologne and Geneva.

Flight carbon footprint between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Geneva Airport (GVA)

On average, flying from Cologne to Geneva generates about 73 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 73 kilograms equals 160 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 Geneva

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Geneva Airport
City: Geneva
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: GVA
ICAO Code: LSGG
Coordinates: 46°14′17″N, 6°6′32″E