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Distance from Kiel to Bonn

Straight line

449 km
279 mi · 243 NM

By road

539 km
335 mi

Travel time

5 h 19 min
flight ≈ 1 h 4 min

Direction

SSW 208°
initial bearing

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How far is Kiel from Bonn?

Kiel (Germany) and Bonn (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, Kiel to Bonn is 539 km (335 miles), about 5 h 19 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Kiel, Bonn lies to the south-west (initial bearing 208°). 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 Kiel from Bonn?

By road it is 539 km (335 miles) from Kiel to Bonn; in a straight line it is 449 km (279 miles).

How long is the drive from Kiel to Bonn?

About 5 h 19 min on the fastest route (539 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bonn from Kiel?

Bonn is to the south-west of Kiel, at an initial bearing of 208°.

How long is the flight from Kiel to Bonn?

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.