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Distance from Kiel to Bergen

Straight line

735 km
457 mi · 397 NM

By road

1,456 km
905 mi

Travel time

19 h
flight ≈ 1 h 25 min

Direction

NNW 339°
initial bearing

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How far is Kiel from Bergen?

Kiel (Germany) and Bergen (Norway) 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, Kiel to Bergen is 1,456 km (905 miles), about 19 h by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 98% longer than the straight line.

From Kiel, Bergen lies to the north (initial bearing 339°). The route crosses from Germany into Norway. 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 Kiel from Bergen?

By road it is 1,456 km (905 miles) from Kiel to Bergen; in a straight line it is 735 km (457 miles).

How long is the drive from Kiel to Bergen?

About 19 h on the fastest route (1,456 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bergen from Kiel?

Bergen is to the north of Kiel, at an initial bearing of 339°.

How long is the flight from Kiel to Bergen?

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.