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Distance from Kiel to Düsseldorf

Straight line

413 km
256 mi · 223 NM

By road

486 km
302 mi

Travel time

4 h 48 min
flight ≈ 1 h 1 min

Direction

SW 215°
initial bearing

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How far is Kiel from Düsseldorf?

Kiel (Germany) and Düsseldorf (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 413 km in a straight line, that is 256 miles or 223 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kiel to Düsseldorf is 486 km (302 miles), about 4 h 48 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.

From Kiel, Düsseldorf lies to the south-west (initial bearing 215°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 52.7834°, 8.3957°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 1 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 Düsseldorf?

By road it is 486 km (302 miles) from Kiel to Düsseldorf; in a straight line it is 413 km (256 miles).

How long is the drive from Kiel to Düsseldorf?

About 4 h 48 min on the fastest route (486 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Düsseldorf from Kiel?

Düsseldorf is to the south-west of Kiel, at an initial bearing of 215°.

How long is the flight from Kiel to Düsseldorf?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 1 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.