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Distance from Wuppertal to Kiel

Straight line

396 km
246 mi · 214 NM

By road

465 km
289 mi

Travel time

4 h 36 min
flight ≈ 1 h

Direction

NNE 29°
initial bearing

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How far is Wuppertal from Kiel?

Wuppertal (Germany) and Kiel (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 396 km in a straight line, that is 246 miles or 214 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Wuppertal to Kiel is 465 km (289 miles), about 4 h 36 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.

From Wuppertal, Kiel lies to the north-east (initial bearing 29°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 52.7982°, 8.5889°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h (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 Wuppertal from Kiel?

By road it is 465 km (289 miles) from Wuppertal to Kiel; in a straight line it is 396 km (246 miles).

How long is the drive from Wuppertal to Kiel?

About 4 h 36 min on the fastest route (465 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kiel from Wuppertal?

Kiel is to the north-east of Wuppertal, at an initial bearing of 29°.

How long is the flight from Wuppertal to Kiel?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 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.