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How far is London from Cologne?

The distance between Cologne (Cologne Bonn Airport) and London (London International Airport) is 3957 miles / 6368 kilometers / 3438 nautical miles.

Cologne Bonn Airport – London International Airport

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Distance from Cologne to London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3956.888 miles
  • 6367.994 kilometers
  • 3438.441 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
  • 3945.721 miles
  • 6350.022 kilometers
  • 3428.738 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 Cologne to London?

The estimated flight time from Cologne Bonn Airport to London International Airport is 7 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and London International Airport (YXU)

On average, flying from Cologne to London generates about 451 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 451 kilograms equals 994 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cologne to London

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination London International Airport
City: London
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXU
ICAO Code: CYXU
Coordinates: 43°2′8″N, 81°9′14″W