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Distance from Kiel to Göteborg

Straight line

394 km
245 mi · 213 NM

By road

709 km
440 mi

Travel time

7 h 50 min
flight ≈ 1 h

Direction

NNE 16°
initial bearing

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How far is Kiel from Göteborg?

Kiel (Germany) and Göteborg (Sweden) are a medium distance apart: 394 km in a straight line, that is 245 miles or 213 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kiel to Göteborg is 709 km (440 miles), about 7 h 50 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 80% longer than the straight line.

From Kiel, Göteborg lies to the north (initial bearing 16°). The route crosses from Germany into Sweden. The halfway point is at 56.0176°, 11.0107°.

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 Göteborg?

By road it is 709 km (440 miles) from Kiel to Göteborg; in a straight line it is 394 km (245 miles).

How long is the drive from Kiel to Göteborg?

About 7 h 50 min on the fastest route (709 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Göteborg from Kiel?

Göteborg is to the north of Kiel, at an initial bearing of 16°.

How long is the flight from Kiel to Göteborg?

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.