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Distance from Kiel to Munich

Straight line

695 km
432 mi · 375 NM

By road

873 km
543 mi

Travel time

8 h 33 min
flight ≈ 1 h 22 min

Direction

S 171°
initial bearing

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How far is Kiel from Munich?

Kiel (Germany) and Munich (Germany) are quite far apart: 695 km in a straight line, that is 432 miles or 375 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kiel to Munich is 873 km (543 miles), about 8 h 33 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Kiel, Munich lies to the south (initial bearing 171°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.2316°, 10.9036°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 22 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 Munich?

By road it is 873 km (543 miles) from Kiel to Munich; in a straight line it is 695 km (432 miles).

How long is the drive from Kiel to Munich?

About 8 h 33 min on the fastest route (873 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Munich from Kiel?

Munich is to the south of Kiel, at an initial bearing of 171°.

How long is the flight from Kiel to Munich?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 22 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.