Braunschweig to Kiel distance
The distance from Braunschweig (Germany) to Kiel (Germany) is 295 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 4 min. The straight-line distance is 230 km (143 miles); Kiel lies to the N of Braunschweig.
Reverse direction: Kiel to Braunschweig distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 230 km | 47 min |
| Car (road) | 295 km | 3 h 4 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Braunschweig to Kiel would cost roughly 598–802 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 295 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.
Braunschweig
Braunschweig is located in Niedersachsen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 52° 16′ 4.05″ N, 10° 31′ 28.44″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 52.27 |
| Longitude | 10.52 |
| Region | Niedersachsen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 252,962 |
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 Braunschweig and Kiel is at 53.3° N, 10.33° E.
The nearest town is Mechtersen, Landkreis Lüneburg, Niedersachsen — about 115 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Braunschweig from Kiel?
By car it is 295 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 4 min. The straight-line distance between Braunschweig and Kiel is 230 kilometres (143 miles or 124 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Braunschweig to Kiel?
The driving distance is 295 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 4 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Kiel from Braunschweig?
Kiel lies to the N (353°) as seen from Braunschweig.
How long is a flight from Braunschweig to Kiel?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 47 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Braunschweig to Kiel cost?
Over 295 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Braunschweig to Kiel would cost roughly 598–802 € 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 Braunschweig
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Braunschweig → Salzgitter | 25 km |
| Braunschweig → Wolfsburg | 34 km |
| Braunschweig → Goslar | 48 km |
| Braunschweig → Hildesheim | 56 km |
| Braunschweig → Hanover | 71 km |
| Braunschweig → Quedlinburg | 86 km |
| Braunschweig → Magdeburg | 94 km |
| Braunschweig → Göttingen | 113 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 |