Bonn to Kiel distance
The distance from Bonn (Germany) to Kiel (Germany) is 533 km by road, with a driving time of about 5 h 18 min. The straight-line distance is 448 km (278 miles); Kiel lies to the NNE of Bonn.
Reverse direction: Kiel to Bonn distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 448 km | 64 min |
| Car (road) | 533 km | 5 h 18 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Bonn to Kiel would cost roughly 1074–1445 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 533 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.
Bonn
Bonn is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 44′ 14.75″ N, 7° 5′ 53.54″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.74 |
| Longitude | 7.1 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 323,336 |
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 Bonn and Kiel is at 52.54° N, 8.55° E.
The nearest town is Wagenfeld, Landkreis Diepholz, Niedersachsen — about 224 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bonn from Kiel?
By car it is 533 km, with a driving time of about 5 h 18 min. The straight-line distance between Bonn and Kiel is 448 kilometres (278 miles or 242 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Bonn to Kiel?
The driving distance is 533 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 5 h 18 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Kiel from Bonn?
Kiel lies to the NNE (26°) as seen from Bonn.
How long is a flight from Bonn to Kiel?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 64 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Bonn to Kiel cost?
Over 533 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Bonn to Kiel would cost roughly 1074–1445 € 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 Bonn
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Bonn → Cologne | 30 km |
| Bonn → Leverkusen | 42 km |
| Bonn → Solingen | 61 km |
| Bonn → Remscheid | 66 km |
| Bonn → Düsseldorf | 72 km |
| Bonn → Neuss | 73 km |
| Bonn → Wuppertal | 75 km |
| Bonn → Nürburg | 77 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 |