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How far is Cologne from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Cologne (Cologne Bonn Airport) is 320 miles / 515 kilometers / 278 nautical miles.

The driving distance from London (LGW) to Cologne (CGN) is 373 miles / 601 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 34 minutes.

London Gatwick Airport – Cologne Bonn Airport

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Distance from London to Cologne

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 320.270 miles
  • 515.425 kilometers
  • 278.307 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
  • 319.268 miles
  • 513.812 kilometers
  • 277.436 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 London to Cologne?

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

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

On average, flying from London to Cologne generates about 72 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 72 kilograms equals 159 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from London to Cologne

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).

Airport information

Origin London Gatwick Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LGW
ICAO Code: EGKK
Coordinates: 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″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

Airlines flying from London (LGW) to Cologne (CGN)

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