Duisburg to Kiel distance
The distance from Duisburg (Germany) to Kiel (Germany) is 464 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 34 min. The straight-line distance is 392 km (244 miles); Kiel lies to the NNE of Duisburg.
Reverse direction: Kiel to Duisburg distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 392 km | 59 min |
| Car (road) | 464 km | 4 h 34 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Duisburg to Kiel would cost roughly 936–1259 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 464 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.
Duisburg
Duisburg is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 26′ 3.87″ N, 6° 45′ 44.39″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.43 |
| Longitude | 6.76 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 502,270 |
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 Duisburg and Kiel is at 52.89° N, 8.39° E.
The nearest town is Wildeshausen, Landkreis Oldenburg, Niedersachsen — about 196 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Duisburg from Kiel?
By car it is 464 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 34 min. The straight-line distance between Duisburg and Kiel is 392 kilometres (244 miles or 212 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Duisburg to Kiel?
The driving distance is 464 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 34 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Kiel from Duisburg?
Kiel lies to the NNE (34°) as seen from Duisburg.
How long is a flight from Duisburg to Kiel?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 59 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Duisburg to Kiel cost?
Over 464 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Duisburg to Kiel would cost roughly 936–1259 € 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 Duisburg
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Duisburg → Mülheim | 15 km |
| Duisburg → Oberhausen | 17 km |
| Duisburg → Bottrop | 23 km |
| Duisburg → Essen | 25 km |
| Duisburg → Düsseldorf | 28 km |
| Duisburg → Krefeld | 28 km |
| Duisburg → Gelsenkirchen | 32 km |
| Duisburg → Neuss | 34 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 |