Bielefeld to Kiel distance
The distance from Bielefeld (Germany) to Kiel (Germany) is 345 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 39 min. The straight-line distance is 277 km (172 miles); Kiel lies to the NNE of Bielefeld.
Reverse direction: Kiel to Bielefeld distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 277 km | 51 min |
| Car (road) | 345 km | 3 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 Bielefeld to Kiel would cost roughly 698–937 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 345 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.
Bielefeld
Bielefeld is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 52° 1′ 19.53″ N, 8° 31′ 40.36″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 52.02 |
| Longitude | 8.53 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 331,605 |
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 Bielefeld and Kiel is at 53.18° N, 9.3° E.
The nearest town is Gyhum, Rotenburg (Wümme), Niedersachsen — about 139 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bielefeld from Kiel?
By car it is 345 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 39 min. The straight-line distance between Bielefeld and Kiel is 277 kilometres (172 miles or 150 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Bielefeld to Kiel?
The driving distance is 345 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 39 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Kiel from Bielefeld?
Kiel lies to the NNE (22°) as seen from Bielefeld.
How long is a flight from Bielefeld to Kiel?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 51 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Bielefeld to Kiel cost?
Over 345 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Bielefeld to Kiel would cost roughly 698–937 € 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 Bielefeld
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Bielefeld → Paderborn | 47 km |
| Bielefeld → Osnabrück | 57 km |
| Bielefeld → Hamm | 83 km |
| Bielefeld → Hanover | 109 km |
| Bielefeld → Dortmund | 112 km |
| Bielefeld → Winterberg | 115 km |
| Bielefeld → Hagen | 125 km |
| Bielefeld → Recklinghausen | 125 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 |