Distance from Essen to Köln
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Extended route information
The shortest distance (air line) between Essen and Köln is 57.66 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between Essen and Köln is according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. . Half of the trip is reached in .
Bearing: 183.80° (S)The initial bearing on the course from Essen to Köln is 183.80° and the compass direction is S.
Midpoint: 51.19937,6.98718The geographic midpoint between Essen and Köln is in 28.83 km distance between both points in a bearing of 183.80°. It is located in Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Kreis Mettmann, Haan (Deutschland, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Kreis Mettmann, Haan).
Time difference: 0hEssen and Köln are both in the same time zone Europe/Berlin.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between Essen and Köln, the place names are converted into coordinates (latitude and longitude). The respective geographic centre is used for cities, regions and countries. To calculate the distance the Haversine formula is applied.