Düsseldorf to Kiel distance
The distance from Düsseldorf (Germany) to Kiel (Germany) is 487 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 52 min. The straight-line distance is 411 km (256 miles); Kiel lies to the NNE of Düsseldorf.
Reverse direction: Kiel to Düsseldorf distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 411 km | 61 min |
| Car (road) | 487 km | 4 h 52 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Düsseldorf to Kiel would cost roughly 982–1321 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 487 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.
Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 13′ 22.95″ N, 6° 46′ 56.84″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.22 |
| Longitude | 6.78 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 618,685 |
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 Düsseldorf and Kiel is at 52.78° N, 8.39° E.
The nearest town is Goldenstedt, Landkreis Vechta, Niedersachsen — about 206 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Düsseldorf from Kiel?
By car it is 487 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 52 min. The straight-line distance between Düsseldorf and Kiel is 411 kilometres (256 miles or 222 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Düsseldorf to Kiel?
The driving distance is 487 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 52 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Kiel from Düsseldorf?
Kiel lies to the NNE (32°) as seen from Düsseldorf.
How long is a flight from Düsseldorf to Kiel?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 61 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Düsseldorf to Kiel cost?
Over 487 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Düsseldorf to Kiel would cost roughly 982–1321 € 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 Düsseldorf
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Düsseldorf → Solingen | 27 km |
| Düsseldorf → Duisburg | 28 km |
| Düsseldorf → Krefeld | 28 km |
| Düsseldorf → Wuppertal | 31 km |
| Düsseldorf → Mönchengladbach | 31 km |
| Düsseldorf → Mülheim | 32 km |
| Düsseldorf → Leverkusen | 33 km |
| Düsseldorf → Essen | 35 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 |