Dresden to Kiel distance
The distance from Dresden (Germany) to Kiel (Germany) is 566 km by road, with a driving time of about 5 h 41 min. The straight-line distance is 438 km (272 miles); Kiel lies to the NNW of Dresden.
Reverse direction: Kiel to Dresden distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 438 km | 63 min |
| Car (road) | 566 km | 5 h 41 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Dresden to Kiel would cost roughly 1140–1534 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 566 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.
Dresden
Dresden is located in Sachsen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 3′ 1.47″ N, 13° 44′ 14.14″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.05 |
| Longitude | 13.74 |
| Region | Sachsen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 564,904 |
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 Dresden and Kiel is at 52.7° N, 12° E.
The nearest town is Arneburg, Landkreis Stendal, Sachsen-Anhalt — about 219 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dresden from Kiel?
By car it is 566 km, with a driving time of about 5 h 41 min. The straight-line distance between Dresden and Kiel is 438 kilometres (272 miles or 236 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Dresden to Kiel?
The driving distance is 566 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 5 h 41 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Kiel from Dresden?
Kiel lies to the NNW (328°) as seen from Dresden.
How long is a flight from Dresden to Kiel?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 63 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Dresden to Kiel cost?
Over 566 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Dresden to Kiel would cost roughly 1140–1534 € 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 Dresden
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Dresden → Chemnitz | 76 km |
| Dresden → Cottbus | 105 km |
| Dresden → Leipzig | 113 km |
| Dresden → Halle (Saale) | 145 km |
| Dresden → Prague | 149 km |
| Dresden → Karlovy Vary | 170 km |
| Dresden → Wittenberg | 172 km |
| Dresden → Jena | 173 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 |