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Distance from Magdeburg to Kiel

Straight line

264 km
164 mi · 142 NM

By road

376 km
234 mi

Travel time

3 h 48 min
flight ≈ 50 min

Direction

NNW 338°
initial bearing

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How far is Magdeburg from Kiel?

Magdeburg (Germany) and Kiel (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, Magdeburg to Kiel is 376 km (234 miles), about 3 h 48 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 43% longer than the straight line.

From Magdeburg, Kiel lies to the north (initial bearing 338°). 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 Magdeburg from Kiel?

By road it is 376 km (234 miles) from Magdeburg to Kiel; in a straight line it is 264 km (164 miles).

How long is the drive from Magdeburg to Kiel?

About 3 h 48 min on the fastest route (376 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kiel from Magdeburg?

Kiel is to the north of Magdeburg, at an initial bearing of 338°.

How long is the flight from Magdeburg to Kiel?

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.