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How far is Cologne from Erfurt?

The distance between Erfurt (Erfurt–Weimar Airport) and Cologne (Cologne Bonn Airport) is 167 miles / 269 kilometers / 145 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Erfurt (ERF) to Cologne (CGN) is 224 miles / 360 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 43 minutes.

Erfurt–Weimar Airport – Cologne Bonn Airport

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Distance from Erfurt to Cologne

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 166.864 miles
  • 268.542 kilometers
  • 145.001 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
  • 166.342 miles
  • 267.702 kilometers
  • 144.548 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 Erfurt to Cologne?

The estimated flight time from Erfurt–Weimar Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is 48 minutes.

What is the time difference between Erfurt and Cologne?

There is no time difference between Erfurt and Cologne.

Flight carbon footprint between Erfurt–Weimar Airport (ERF) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

On average, flying from Erfurt to Cologne generates about 50 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 50 kilograms equals 109 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Erfurt to Cologne

See the map of the shortest flight path between Erfurt–Weimar Airport (ERF) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).

Airport information

Origin Erfurt–Weimar Airport
City: Erfurt
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: ERF
ICAO Code: EDDE
Coordinates: 50°58′47″N, 10°57′29″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