Erfurt to Kiel distance
The distance from Erfurt (Germany) to Kiel (Germany) is 455 km by road, with a driving time of about 5 h 11 min. The straight-line distance is 376 km (234 miles); Kiel lies to the N of Erfurt.
Reverse direction: Kiel to Erfurt distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 376 km | 58 min |
| Car (road) | 455 km | 5 h 11 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Erfurt to Kiel would cost roughly 918–1234 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 455 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.
Erfurt
Erfurt is located in Thüringen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 59′ 5.16″ N, 11° 1′ 47.57″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.98 |
| Longitude | 11.03 |
| Region | Thüringen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 218,793 |
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 Erfurt and Kiel is at 52.65° N, 10.59° E.
The nearest town is Schönewörde, Landkreis Gifhorn, Niedersachsen — about 188 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Erfurt from Kiel?
By car it is 455 km, with a driving time of about 5 h 11 min. The straight-line distance between Erfurt and Kiel is 376 kilometres (234 miles or 203 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Erfurt to Kiel?
The driving distance is 455 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 5 h 11 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Kiel from Erfurt?
Kiel lies to the N (351°) as seen from Erfurt.
How long is a flight from Erfurt to Kiel?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 58 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Erfurt to Kiel cost?
Over 455 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Erfurt to Kiel would cost roughly 918–1234 € 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 Erfurt
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Erfurt → Weimar | 24 km |
| Erfurt → Jena | 50 km |
| Erfurt → Eisenach | 70 km |
| Erfurt → Halle (Saale) | 118 km |
| Erfurt → Quedlinburg | 135 km |
| Erfurt → Göttingen | 136 km |
| Erfurt → Leipzig | 147 km |
| Erfurt → Chemnitz | 152 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 |