Chemnitz to Kiel distance
The distance from Chemnitz (Germany) to Kiel (Germany) is 583 km by road, with a driving time of about 5 h 48 min. The straight-line distance is 432 km (268 miles); Kiel lies to the NNW of Chemnitz.
Reverse direction: Kiel to Chemnitz distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 432 km | 62 min |
| Car (road) | 583 km | 5 h 48 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Chemnitz to Kiel would cost roughly 1174–1580 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 583 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.
Chemnitz
Chemnitz is located in Sachsen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 49′ 41.60″ N, 12° 55′ 15.08″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.83 |
| Longitude | 12.92 |
| Region | Sachsen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 245,618 |
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 Chemnitz and Kiel is at 52.58° N, 11.58° E.
The nearest town is Bismark (Altmark), Landkreis Stendal, Sachsen-Anhalt — about 216 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Chemnitz from Kiel?
By car it is 583 km, with a driving time of about 5 h 48 min. The straight-line distance between Chemnitz and Kiel is 432 kilometres (268 miles or 233 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Chemnitz to Kiel?
The driving distance is 583 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 5 h 48 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Kiel from Chemnitz?
Kiel lies to the NNW (335°) as seen from Chemnitz.
How long is a flight from Chemnitz to Kiel?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 62 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Chemnitz to Kiel cost?
Over 583 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Chemnitz to Kiel would cost roughly 1174–1580 € 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 Chemnitz
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Chemnitz → Dresden | 76 km |
| Chemnitz → Leipzig | 83 km |
| Chemnitz → Karlovy Vary | 88 km |
| Chemnitz → Jena | 109 km |
| Chemnitz → Weimar | 134 km |
| Chemnitz → Halle (Saale) | 136 km |
| Chemnitz → Erfurt | 152 km |
| Chemnitz → Prague | 161 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 |