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Distance from Berlin to Kiel

Straight line

296 km
184 mi · 160 NM

By road

354 km
220 mi

Travel time

3 h 40 min
flight ≈ 52 min

Direction

NW 314°
initial bearing

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How far is Berlin from Kiel?

Berlin (Germany) and Kiel (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 296 km in a straight line, that is 184 miles or 160 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Berlin to Kiel is 354 km (220 miles), about 3 h 40 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Berlin, Kiel lies to the north-west (initial bearing 314°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 53.4340°, 11.8073°.

A direct flight would take about 52 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 Berlin from Kiel?

By road it is 354 km (220 miles) from Berlin to Kiel; in a straight line it is 296 km (184 miles).

How long is the drive from Berlin to Kiel?

About 3 h 40 min on the fastest route (354 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kiel from Berlin?

Kiel is to the north-west of Berlin, at an initial bearing of 314°.

How long is the flight from Berlin to Kiel?

A direct flight would take about 52 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.