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Distance from Kiel to London

Straight line

757 km
470 mi · 409 NM

By road

1,018 km
633 mi

Travel time

11 h 4 min
flight ≈ 1 h 27 min

Direction

WSW 250°
initial bearing

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How far is Kiel from London?

Kiel (Germany) and London (United Kingdom) are quite far apart: 757 km in a straight line, that is 470 miles or 409 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kiel to London is 1,018 km (633 miles), about 11 h 4 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 35% longer than the straight line.

From Kiel, London lies to the west (initial bearing 250°). The route crosses from Germany into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 53.0254°, 4.8375°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 27 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 London?

By road it is 1,018 km (633 miles) from Kiel to London; in a straight line it is 757 km (470 miles).

How long is the drive from Kiel to London?

About 11 h 4 min on the fastest route (1,018 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is London from Kiel?

London is to the west of Kiel, at an initial bearing of 250°.

How long is the flight from Kiel to London?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 27 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.