How far is Cologne from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Cologne (Cologne Bonn Airport) is 4000 miles / 6437 kilometers / 3476 nautical miles.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Cologne Bonn Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Cologne
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Cologne. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3999.875 miles
- 6437.175 kilometers
- 3475.796 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- 3989.423 miles
- 6420.354 kilometers
- 3466.714 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 Washington D.C. to Cologne?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is 8 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Cologne?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Cologne generates about 456 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 456 kilograms equals 1 006 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Cologne
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
| Destination | Cologne Bonn Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cologne |
| Country: | Germany  |
| IATA Code: | CGN |
| ICAO Code: | EDDK |
| Coordinates: | 50°51′57″N, 7°8′33″E |