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Distance from Malmö to Kiel

Straight line

233 km
145 mi · 126 NM

By road

434 km
270 mi

Travel time

4 h 45 min
flight ≈ 47 min

Direction

SW 233°
initial bearing

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How far is Malmö from Kiel?

Malmö (Sweden) and Kiel (Germany) 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, Malmö to Kiel is 434 km (270 miles), about 4 h 45 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 87% longer than the straight line.

From Malmö, Kiel lies to the south-west (initial bearing 233°). The route crosses from Sweden into Germany. 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 Malmö from Kiel?

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

How long is the drive from Malmö to Kiel?

About 4 h 45 min on the fastest route (434 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kiel from Malmö?

Kiel is to the south-west of Malmö, at an initial bearing of 233°.

How long is the flight from Malmö to Kiel?

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.