Freiburg im Breisgau to Kiel distance
The distance from Freiburg im Breisgau (Germany) to Kiel (Germany) is 840 km by road, with a driving time of about 8 h 7 min. The straight-line distance is 721 km (448 miles); Kiel lies to the NNE of Freiburg im Breisgau.
Reverse direction: Kiel to Freiburg im Breisgau distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 721 km | 84 min |
| Car (road) | 840 km | 8 h 7 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Freiburg im Breisgau to Kiel would cost roughly 1688–2274 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 840 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.
Freiburg im Breisgau
Freiburg im Breisgau is located in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 47° 59′ 56.43″ N, 7° 50′ 31.58″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 48 |
| Longitude | 7.84 |
| Region | Baden-Württemberg |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 237,460 |
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 Freiburg im Breisgau and Kiel is at 51.17° N, 8.9° E.
The nearest town is Vöhl, Landkreis Waldeck-Frankenberg, Hessen — about 360 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Freiburg im Breisgau from Kiel?
By car it is 840 km, with a driving time of about 8 h 7 min. The straight-line distance between Freiburg im Breisgau and Kiel is 721 kilometres (448 miles or 389 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Freiburg im Breisgau to Kiel?
The driving distance is 840 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 8 h 7 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Kiel from Freiburg im Breisgau?
Kiel lies to the NNE (12°) as seen from Freiburg im Breisgau.
How long is a flight from Freiburg im Breisgau to Kiel?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 84 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Freiburg im Breisgau to Kiel cost?
Over 840 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Freiburg im Breisgau to Kiel would cost roughly 1688–2274 € 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 Freiburg im Breisgau
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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