Frankfurt am Main to Kiel distance
The distance from Frankfurt am Main (Germany) to Kiel (Germany) is 575 km by road, with a driving time of about 5 h 47 min. The straight-line distance is 479 km (297 miles); Kiel lies to the NNE of Frankfurt am Main.
Reverse direction: Kiel to Frankfurt am Main distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 479 km | 66 min |
| Car (road) | 575 km | 5 h 47 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Frankfurt am Main to Kiel would cost roughly 1158–1558 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 575 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.
Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main is located in Hessen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 6′ 39.32″ N, 8° 40′ 55.66″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.11 |
| Longitude | 8.68 |
| Region | Hessen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 756,021 |
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 Frankfurt am Main and Kiel is at 52.22° N, 9.37° E.
The nearest town is Hülsede, Landkreis Schaumburg, Niedersachsen — about 239 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Frankfurt am Main from Kiel?
By car it is 575 km, with a driving time of about 5 h 47 min. The straight-line distance between Frankfurt am Main and Kiel is 479 kilometres (297 miles or 258 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Frankfurt am Main to Kiel?
The driving distance is 575 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 5 h 47 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Kiel from Frankfurt am Main?
Kiel lies to the NNE (11°) as seen from Frankfurt am Main.
How long is a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Kiel?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 66 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Frankfurt am Main to Kiel cost?
Over 575 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Frankfurt am Main to Kiel would cost roughly 1158–1558 € 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 Frankfurt am Main
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 |
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