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Distance from Bergen to Kiel

Straight line

735 km
457 mi · 397 NM

By road

1,460 km
907 mi

Travel time

19 h
flight ≈ 1 h 25 min

Direction

SSE 155°
initial bearing

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How far is Bergen from Kiel?

Bergen (Norway) and Kiel (Germany) are quite far apart: 735 km in a straight line, that is 457 miles or 397 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bergen to Kiel is 1,460 km (907 miles), about 19 h by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 99% longer than the straight line.

From Bergen, Kiel lies to the south-east (initial bearing 155°). The route crosses from Norway into Germany. The halfway point is at 57.3799°, 7.9288°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 25 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 Bergen from Kiel?

By road it is 1,460 km (907 miles) from Bergen to Kiel; in a straight line it is 735 km (457 miles).

How long is the drive from Bergen to Kiel?

About 19 h on the fastest route (1,460 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kiel from Bergen?

Kiel is to the south-east of Bergen, at an initial bearing of 155°.

How long is the flight from Bergen to Kiel?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 25 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.