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How far is Cologne from Helsinki?

The distance between Helsinki (Helsinki Airport) and Cologne (Cologne Bonn Airport) is 951 miles / 1530 kilometers / 826 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Helsinki (HEL) to Cologne (CGN) is 1313 miles / 2113 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 44 minutes.

Helsinki Airport – Cologne Bonn Airport

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Distance from Helsinki to Cologne

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 950.826 miles
  • 1530.205 kilometers
  • 826.245 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
  • 948.572 miles
  • 1526.578 kilometers
  • 824.286 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 Helsinki to Cologne?

The estimated flight time from Helsinki Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is 2 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Helsinki Airport (HEL) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

On average, flying from Helsinki to Cologne generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 325 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Helsinki to Cologne

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

Airport information

Origin Helsinki Airport
City: Helsinki
Country: Finland Flag of Finland
IATA Code: HEL
ICAO Code: EFHK
Coordinates: 60°19′1″N, 24°57′47″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