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How far is Cologne from Bremen?

The distance between Bremen (Bremen Airport) and Cologne (Cologne Bonn Airport) is 166 miles / 268 kilometers / 145 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bremen (BRE) to Cologne (CGN) is 197 miles / 317 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 15 minutes.

Bremen Airport – Cologne Bonn Airport

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Distance from Bremen to Cologne

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 166.365 miles
  • 267.739 kilometers
  • 144.567 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
  • 166.183 miles
  • 267.446 kilometers
  • 144.409 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 Bremen to Cologne?

The estimated flight time from Bremen Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is 48 minutes.

What is the time difference between Bremen and Cologne?

There is no time difference between Bremen and Cologne.

Flight carbon footprint between Bremen Airport (BRE) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

On average, flying from Bremen to Cologne generates about 49 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 49 kilograms equals 109 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bremen to Cologne

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

Airport information

Origin Bremen Airport
City: Bremen
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: BRE
ICAO Code: EDDW
Coordinates: 53°2′51″N, 8°47′12″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