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Distance from Göteborg to Kiel

Straight line

394 km
245 mi · 213 NM

By road

711 km
442 mi

Travel time

7 h 49 min
flight ≈ 1 h

Direction

SSW 198°
initial bearing

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How far is Göteborg from Kiel?

Göteborg (Sweden) and Kiel (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 394 km in a straight line, that is 245 miles or 213 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Göteborg to Kiel is 711 km (442 miles), about 7 h 49 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 80% longer than the straight line.

From Göteborg, Kiel lies to the south (initial bearing 198°). The route crosses from Sweden into Germany. The halfway point is at 56.0176°, 11.0107°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h (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 Göteborg from Kiel?

By road it is 711 km (442 miles) from Göteborg to Kiel; in a straight line it is 394 km (245 miles).

How long is the drive from Göteborg to Kiel?

About 7 h 49 min on the fastest route (711 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kiel from Göteborg?

Kiel is to the south of Göteborg, at an initial bearing of 198°.

How long is the flight from Göteborg to Kiel?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 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.