Dortmund to Kiel distance
The distance from Dortmund (Germany) to Kiel (Germany) is 431 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 16 min. The straight-line distance is 360 km (223 miles); Kiel lies to the NNE of Dortmund.
Reverse direction: Kiel to Dortmund distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 360 km | 57 min |
| Car (road) | 431 km | 4 h 16 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Dortmund to Kiel would cost roughly 870–1170 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 431 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.
Dortmund
Dortmund is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 30′ 48.91″ N, 7° 27′ 55.07″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.51 |
| Longitude | 7.47 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 603,462 |
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 Dortmund and Kiel is at 52.93° N, 8.75° E.
The nearest town is Syke, Landkreis Diepholz, Niedersachsen — about 180 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dortmund from Kiel?
By car it is 431 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 16 min. The straight-line distance between Dortmund and Kiel is 360 kilometres (223 miles or 194 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Dortmund to Kiel?
The driving distance is 431 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 16 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Kiel from Dortmund?
Kiel lies to the NNE (29°) as seen from Dortmund.
How long is a flight from Dortmund to Kiel?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 57 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Dortmund to Kiel cost?
Over 431 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Dortmund to Kiel would cost roughly 870–1170 € 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 Dortmund
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Dortmund → Bochum | 21 km |
| Dortmund → Herne | 25 km |
| Dortmund → Hagen | 26 km |
| Dortmund → Recklinghausen | 31 km |
| Dortmund → Essen | 35 km |
| Dortmund → Gelsenkirchen | 36 km |
| Dortmund → Hamm | 42 km |
| Dortmund → Mülheim | 46 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 |