Aachen to Kiel distance
The distance from Aachen (Germany) to Kiel (Germany) is 573 km by road, with a driving time of about 5 h 39 min. The straight-line distance is 480 km (298 miles); Kiel lies to the NNE of Aachen.
Reverse direction: Kiel to Aachen distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 480 km | 66 min |
| Car (road) | 573 km | 5 h 39 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Aachen to Kiel would cost roughly 1154–1553 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 573 km by road.
Estimated cost of a regular metered taxi under the municipal tariff (base fare + per-kilometre rate, 2026). Tariffs are set per municipality by ordinance and may differ; only the meter in the vehicle is binding. Not a booking, no guarantee.
Aachen
Aachen is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 46′ 31.24″ N, 6° 5′ 1.99″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.78 |
| Longitude | 6.08 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 262,670 |
Kiel
Kiel is located in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 54° 19′ 23.85″ N, 10° 7′ 21.95″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 54.32 |
| Longitude | 10.12 |
| Region | Schleswig-Holstein |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 252,668 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Aachen and Kiel is at 52.57° N, 8.02° E.
The nearest town is Gehrde, Landkreis Osnabrück, Niedersachsen — about 240 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Aachen from Kiel?
By car it is 573 km, with a driving time of about 5 h 39 min. The straight-line distance between Aachen and Kiel is 480 kilometres (298 miles or 259 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Aachen to Kiel?
The driving distance is 573 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 5 h 39 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Kiel from Aachen?
Kiel lies to the NNE (33°) as seen from Aachen.
How long is a flight from Aachen to Kiel?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 66 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Aachen to Kiel cost?
Over 573 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Aachen to Kiel would cost roughly 1154–1553 € under the municipal tariff — base fare plus per-kilometre rate, 2026. Surcharges, waiting time and luggage are not included; only the meter in the vehicle is binding.
Distances from Aachen
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Aachen → Monschau | 36 km |
| Aachen → Mönchengladbach | 67 km |
| Aachen → Cologne | 70 km |
| Aachen → Neuss | 74 km |
| Aachen → Düsseldorf | 80 km |
| Aachen → Leverkusen | 85 km |
| Aachen → Bonn | 91 km |
| Aachen → Krefeld | 91 km |
Distances from Kiel
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Kiel → Lübeck | 88 km |
| Kiel → Hamburg | 96 km |
| Kiel → Timmendorfer Strand | 98 km |
| Kiel → Wismar | 145 km |
| Kiel → Lüneburg | ≈ 157 km |
| Kiel → Rostock | 202 km |
| Kiel → Bremen | 212 km |
| Kiel → Odense | 242 km |