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Distance from Kiel to Magdeburg

Straight line

264 km
164 mi · 142 NM

By road

377 km
234 mi

Travel time

3 h 45 min
flight ≈ 50 min

Direction

SSE 157°
initial bearing

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How far is Kiel from Magdeburg?

Kiel (Germany) and Magdeburg (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 264 km in a straight line, that is 164 miles or 142 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kiel to Magdeburg is 377 km (234 miles), about 3 h 45 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 43% longer than the straight line.

From Kiel, Magdeburg lies to the south-east (initial bearing 157°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 53.2269°, 10.9012°.

A direct flight would take about 50 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 Magdeburg?

By road it is 377 km (234 miles) from Kiel to Magdeburg; in a straight line it is 264 km (164 miles).

How long is the drive from Kiel to Magdeburg?

About 3 h 45 min on the fastest route (377 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Magdeburg from Kiel?

Magdeburg is to the south-east of Kiel, at an initial bearing of 157°.

How long is the flight from Kiel to Magdeburg?

A direct flight would take about 50 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.