How is the flight distance measured?

Flight distances are measured as the great-circle (straight-line) distance between airports. Actual flight paths may be slightly longer due to air traffic routing and weather avoidance.

How long does the flight from Cologne to Washington take?

Flight time depends on the exact route and aircraft, but at roughly 6,420 km the typical non-stop flight takes 1–10 hours. Check the flight duration page for the exact average.

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Flight Distance: Cologne to Washington

6,420

Kilometres (km)

3,989

Miles (mi)

3,467

Nautical miles

About this flight distance

The great circle distance from Cologne to Washington is approximately 6,420 km. The typical flight time is 8h 03m.

This is the shortest possible distance between the two cities as the crow flies. Real flight paths are often slightly longer due to air traffic control routing, weather, and airspace restrictions.

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Nearby airports

Near Cologne

Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)54 km
Dortmund Airport (DTM)80 km
Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST)96 km

Near Washington

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)38 km
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshal Airport (BWI)73 km
Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field (HGR)88 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The great-circle distance from Cologne to Washington is approximately 6,420 km (3,989 miles).