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How far is Cologne from Charlotte, NC?

The distance between Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) and Cologne (Cologne Bonn Airport) is 4316 miles / 6947 kilometers / 3751 nautical miles.

Charlotte Douglas International Airport – Cologne Bonn Airport

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Distance from Charlotte to Cologne

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4316.458 miles
  • 6946.665 kilometers
  • 3750.899 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
  • 4306.048 miles
  • 6929.913 kilometers
  • 3741.854 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 Charlotte to Cologne?

The estimated flight time from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is 8 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

On average, flying from Charlotte to Cologne generates about 496 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 496 kilograms equals 1 094 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Charlotte to Cologne

See the map of the shortest flight path between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).

Airport information

Origin Charlotte Douglas International Airport
City: Charlotte, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CLT
ICAO Code: KCLT
Coordinates: 35°12′50″N, 80°56′35″W
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