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Distance from Kiel to Hangzhou

Straight line

8,500 km
5,281 mi · 4,590 NM

By road

10,402 km
6,464 mi

Travel time

124 h 19 min
flight ≈ 11 h 7 min

Direction

ENE 57°
initial bearing

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How far is Kiel from Hangzhou?

Kiel (Germany) and Hangzhou (China) are very far apart: 8,500 km in a straight line, that is 5,281 miles or 4,590 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kiel to Hangzhou is 10,402 km (6,464 miles), about 124 h 19 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Kiel, Hangzhou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 57°). The route crosses from Germany into China. The halfway point is at 56.8290°, 80.6180°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 7 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 Hangzhou?

By road it is 10,402 km (6,464 miles) from Kiel to Hangzhou; in a straight line it is 8,500 km (5,281 miles).

How long is the drive from Kiel to Hangzhou?

About 124 h 19 min on the fastest route (10,402 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Hangzhou from Kiel?

Hangzhou is to the north-east of Kiel, at an initial bearing of 57°.

How long is the flight from Kiel to Hangzhou?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 7 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.