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Distance from Oslo to Kiel

Straight line

624 km
388 mi · 337 NM

By road

1,001 km
622 mi

Travel time

11 h 20 min
flight ≈ 1 h 17 min

Direction

S 184°
initial bearing

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How far is Oslo from Kiel?

Oslo (Norway) and Kiel (Germany) are quite far apart: 624 km in a straight line, that is 388 miles or 337 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Oslo to Kiel is 1,001 km (622 miles), about 11 h 20 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 60% longer than the straight line.

From Oslo, Kiel lies to the south (initial bearing 184°). The route crosses from Norway into Germany. The halfway point is at 57.1174°, 10.4174°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 17 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 Oslo from Kiel?

By road it is 1,001 km (622 miles) from Oslo to Kiel; in a straight line it is 624 km (388 miles).

How long is the drive from Oslo to Kiel?

About 11 h 20 min on the fastest route (1,001 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kiel from Oslo?

Kiel is to the south of Oslo, at an initial bearing of 184°.

How long is the flight from Oslo to Kiel?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 17 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.