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Distance from Bonn to Kiel

Straight line

449 km
279 mi · 243 NM

By road

534 km
332 mi

Travel time

5 h 19 min
flight ≈ 1 h 4 min

Direction

NNE 26°
initial bearing

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How far is Bonn from Kiel?

Bonn (Germany) and Kiel (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 449 km in a straight line, that is 279 miles or 243 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bonn to Kiel is 534 km (332 miles), about 5 h 19 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Bonn, Kiel lies to the north-east (initial bearing 26°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 52.5376°, 8.5531°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 4 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 Bonn from Kiel?

By road it is 534 km (332 miles) from Bonn to Kiel; in a straight line it is 449 km (279 miles).

How long is the drive from Bonn to Kiel?

About 5 h 19 min on the fastest route (534 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kiel from Bonn?

Kiel is to the north-east of Bonn, at an initial bearing of 26°.

How long is the flight from Bonn to Kiel?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 4 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.