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How far is Cologne from Moscow?

The distance between Moscow (Vnukovo International Airport) and Cologne (Cologne Bonn Airport) is 1281 miles / 2061 kilometers / 1113 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Moscow (VKO) to Cologne (CGN) is 1452 miles / 2337 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 34 minutes.

Vnukovo International Airport – Cologne Bonn Airport

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Distance from Moscow to Cologne

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1280.647 miles
  • 2061.002 kilometers
  • 1112.852 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
  • 1276.670 miles
  • 2054.602 kilometers
  • 1109.396 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 Moscow to Cologne?

The estimated flight time from Vnukovo International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is 2 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

On average, flying from Moscow to Cologne generates about 166 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 166 kilograms equals 365 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Moscow to Cologne

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).

Airport information

Origin Vnukovo International Airport
City: Moscow
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: VKO
ICAO Code: UUWW
Coordinates: 55°35′29″N, 37°15′41″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