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Distance from Münster to Kiel

Straight line

312 km
194 mi · 168 NM

By road

367 km
228 mi

Travel time

3 h 39 min
flight ≈ 53 min

Direction

NNE 32°
initial bearing

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How far is Münster from Kiel?

Münster (Germany) and Kiel (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 312 km in a straight line, that is 194 miles or 168 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Münster to Kiel is 367 km (228 miles), about 3 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.

From Münster, Kiel lies to the north-east (initial bearing 32°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 53.1484°, 8.8458°.

A direct flight would take about 53 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 Münster from Kiel?

By road it is 367 km (228 miles) from Münster to Kiel; in a straight line it is 312 km (194 miles).

How long is the drive from Münster to Kiel?

About 3 h 39 min on the fastest route (367 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kiel from Münster?

Kiel is to the north-east of Münster, at an initial bearing of 32°.

How long is the flight from Münster to Kiel?

A direct flight would take about 53 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.