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Distance from Kiel to Malmö

Straight line

233 km
145 mi · 126 NM

By road

434 km
270 mi

Travel time

4 h 46 min
flight ≈ 47 min

Direction

NE 51°
initial bearing

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How far is Kiel from Malmö?

Kiel (Germany) and Malmö (Sweden) are a medium distance apart: 233 km in a straight line, that is 145 miles or 126 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kiel to Malmö is 434 km (270 miles), about 4 h 46 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 87% longer than the straight line.

From Kiel, Malmö lies to the north-east (initial bearing 51°). The route crosses from Germany into Sweden. The halfway point is at 54.9720°, 11.5449°.

A direct flight would take about 47 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 Malmö?

By road it is 434 km (270 miles) from Kiel to Malmö; in a straight line it is 233 km (145 miles).

How long is the drive from Kiel to Malmö?

About 4 h 46 min on the fastest route (434 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Malmö from Kiel?

Malmö is to the north-east of Kiel, at an initial bearing of 51°.

How long is the flight from Kiel to Malmö?

A direct flight would take about 47 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.