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How far is Cologne from Geneva?

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

The driving distance from Geneva (GVA) to Cologne (CGN) is 450 miles / 725 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 23 minutes.

Geneva Airport – Cologne Bonn Airport

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Distance from Geneva to Cologne

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Geneva to Cologne. 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 Geneva to Cologne?

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

What is the time difference between Geneva and Cologne?

There is no time difference between Geneva and Cologne.

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

On average, flying from Geneva to Cologne 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 Geneva to Cologne

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

Airport information

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