How far is Cologne from Frankfurt?
The distance between Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) and Cologne (Cologne Bonn Airport) is 85 miles / 136 kilometers / 74 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Frankfurt (FRA) to Cologne (CGN) is 104 miles / 168 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 43 minutes.
Frankfurt Airport – Cologne Bonn Airport
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Distance from Frankfurt to Cologne
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Frankfurt to Cologne. 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 Frankfurt to Cologne?
The estimated flight time from Frankfurt Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Frankfurt and Cologne?
Flight carbon footprint between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
On average, flying from Frankfurt to Cologne 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 Frankfurt to Cologne
See the map of the shortest flight path between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).
Airport information
| Origin | Frankfurt Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Frankfurt |
| Country: | Germany  |
| IATA Code: | FRA |
| ICAO Code: | EDDF |
| Coordinates: | 50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″E |
| Destination | Cologne Bonn Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cologne |
| Country: | Germany |
| IATA Code: | CGN |
| ICAO Code: | EDDK |
| Coordinates: | 50°51′57″N, 7°8′33″E |