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Distance from Munich to Kiel

Straight line

695 km
432 mi · 375 NM

By road

873 km
543 mi

Travel time

8 h 36 min
flight ≈ 1 h 22 min

Direction

N 352°
initial bearing

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How far is Munich from Kiel?

Munich (Germany) and Kiel (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, Munich to Kiel is 873 km (543 miles), about 8 h 36 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Munich, Kiel lies to the north (initial bearing 352°). 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 Munich from Kiel?

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

How long is the drive from Munich to Kiel?

About 8 h 36 min on the fastest route (873 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kiel from Munich?

Kiel is to the north of Munich, at an initial bearing of 352°.

How long is the flight from Munich to Kiel?

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.