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Distance from Kiel to Bremen

Straight line

164 km
102 mi · 89 NM

By road

207 km
129 mi

Travel time

2 h 11 min
flight ≈ 42 min

Direction

SSW 213°
initial bearing

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How far is Kiel from Bremen?

Kiel (Germany) and Bremen (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 164 km in a straight line, that is 102 miles or 89 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kiel to Bremen is 207 km (129 miles), about 2 h 11 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Kiel, Bremen lies to the south-west (initial bearing 213°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 53.7004°, 9.4612°.

A direct flight would take about 42 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 Bremen?

By road it is 207 km (129 miles) from Kiel to Bremen; in a straight line it is 164 km (102 miles).

How long is the drive from Kiel to Bremen?

About 2 h 11 min on the fastest route (207 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bremen from Kiel?

Bremen is to the south-west of Kiel, at an initial bearing of 213°.

How long is the flight from Kiel to Bremen?

A direct flight would take about 42 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.