Berlin to Kiel distance
The distance from Berlin (Germany) to Kiel (Germany) is 355 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 40 min. The straight-line distance is 296 km (184 miles); Kiel lies to the NW of Berlin.
Reverse direction: Kiel to Berlin distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 296 km | 52 min |
| Car (road) | 355 km | 3 h 40 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Berlin to Kiel would cost roughly 718–964 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 355 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.
Berlin
Berlin is located in Berlin, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 52° 31′ 12.02″ N, 13° 24′ 17.83″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 52.52 |
| Longitude | 13.4 |
| Region | Berlin |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 3,685,265 |
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 Berlin and Kiel is at 53.43° N, 11.8° E.
The nearest town is Parchim, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern — about 148 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Berlin from Kiel?
By car it is 355 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 40 min. The straight-line distance between Berlin and Kiel is 296 kilometres (184 miles or 160 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Berlin to Kiel?
The driving distance is 355 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 40 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Kiel from Berlin?
Kiel lies to the NW (314°) as seen from Berlin.
How long is a flight from Berlin to Kiel?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 52 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Berlin to Kiel cost?
Over 355 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Berlin to Kiel would cost roughly 718–964 € 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 Berlin
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Berlin → Potsdam | 35 km |
| Berlin → Buckow | 68 km |
| Berlin → Bad Saarow | 73 km |
| Berlin → Wittenberg | 110 km |
| Berlin → Rheinsberg | 110 km |
| Berlin → Cottbus | 126 km |
| Berlin → Magdeburg | 156 km |
| Berlin → Halle (Saale) | 170 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 |