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Distance from Århus to Kiel

Straight line

204 km
127 mi · 110 NM

By road

270 km
168 mi

Travel time

2 h 52 min
flight ≈ 45 min

Direction

S 181°
initial bearing

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How far is Århus from Kiel?

Århus (Denmark) and Kiel (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 204 km in a straight line, that is 127 miles or 110 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Århus to Kiel is 270 km (168 miles), about 2 h 52 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Århus, Kiel lies to the south (initial bearing 181°). The route crosses from Denmark into Germany. The halfway point is at 55.2390°, 10.1719°.

A direct flight would take about 45 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Århus from Kiel?

By road it is 270 km (168 miles) from Århus to Kiel; in a straight line it is 204 km (127 miles).

How long is the drive from Århus to Kiel?

About 2 h 52 min on the fastest route (270 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kiel from Århus?

Kiel is to the south of Århus, at an initial bearing of 181°.

How long is the flight from Århus to Kiel?

A direct flight would take about 45 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.