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Distance from Kiel to Duisburg

Straight line

393 km
244 mi · 212 NM

By road

462 km
287 mi

Travel time

4 h 31 min
flight ≈ 1 h

Direction

SW 216°
initial bearing

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How far is Kiel from Duisburg?

Kiel (Germany) and Duisburg (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 393 km in a straight line, that is 244 miles or 212 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kiel to Duisburg is 462 km (287 miles), about 4 h 31 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 17% longer than the straight line.

From Kiel, Duisburg lies to the south-west (initial bearing 216°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 52.8888°, 8.3939°.

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 Kiel from Duisburg?

By road it is 462 km (287 miles) from Kiel to Duisburg; in a straight line it is 393 km (244 miles).

How long is the drive from Kiel to Duisburg?

About 4 h 31 min on the fastest route (462 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Duisburg from Kiel?

Duisburg is to the south-west of Kiel, at an initial bearing of 216°.

How long is the flight from Kiel to Duisburg?

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.