Hamburg to Kiel distance
The distance from Hamburg (Germany) to Kiel (Germany) is 96 km by road, with a driving time of about 1 h 7 min. The straight-line distance is 87 km (54 miles); Kiel lies to the N of Hamburg.
Reverse direction: Kiel to Hamburg distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 87 km | 36 min |
| Car (road) | 96 km | 1 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 Hamburg to Kiel would cost roughly 200–265 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 96 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.
Hamburg
Hamburg is located in Hamburg, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 53° 32′ 55.78″ N, 9° 59′ 13.81″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 53.55 |
| Longitude | 9.99 |
| Region | Hamburg |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 1,862,565 |
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 Hamburg and Kiel is at 53.94° N, 10.05° E.
The nearest town is Heidmühlen, Kreis Segeberg, Schleswig-Holstein — about 43 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Hamburg from Kiel?
By car it is 96 km, with a driving time of about 1 h 7 min. The straight-line distance between Hamburg and Kiel is 87 kilometres (54 miles or 47 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Hamburg to Kiel?
The driving distance is 96 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 1 h 7 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Kiel from Hamburg?
Kiel lies to the N (6°) as seen from Hamburg.
How long is a flight from Hamburg to Kiel?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 36 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Hamburg to Kiel cost?
Over 96 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Hamburg to Kiel would cost roughly 200–265 € 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 Hamburg
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Hamburg → Lüneburg | ≈ 57 km |
| Hamburg → Lübeck | 68 km |
| Hamburg → Timmendorfer Strand | 78 km |
| Hamburg → Wismar | 127 km |
| Hamburg → Bremen | 128 km |
| Hamburg → Hanover | 151 km |
| Hamburg → Oldenburg | 167 km |
| Hamburg → Bremerhaven | 179 km |
Distances from Kiel
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Kiel → Lübeck | 88 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 |
| Kiel → Hanover | 247 km |