Hanover to Kiel distance
The distance from Hanover (Germany) to Kiel (Germany) is 247 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 41 min. The straight-line distance is 218 km (136 miles); Kiel lies to the N of Hanover.
Reverse direction: Kiel to Hanover distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 218 km | 46 min |
| Car (road) | 247 km | 2 h 41 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Hanover to Kiel would cost roughly 502–673 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 247 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.
Hanover
Hanover is located in Niedersachsen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 52° 22′ 33.21″ N, 9° 43′ 55.24″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 52.38 |
| Longitude | 9.73 |
| Region | Niedersachsen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 522,131 |
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 Hanover and Kiel is at 53.35° N, 9.92° E.
The nearest town is Harmstorf, Landkreis Harburg, Niedersachsen — about 109 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Hanover from Kiel?
By car it is 247 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 41 min. The straight-line distance between Hanover and Kiel is 218 kilometres (136 miles or 118 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Hanover to Kiel?
The driving distance is 247 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 41 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Kiel from Hanover?
Kiel lies to the N (7°) as seen from Hanover.
How long is a flight from Hanover to Kiel?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 46 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Hanover to Kiel cost?
Over 247 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Hanover to Kiel would cost roughly 502–673 € 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 Hanover
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Hanover → Hildesheim | 37 km |
| Hanover → Braunschweig | 71 km |
| Hanover → Salzgitter | 71 km |
| Hanover → Wolfsburg | 92 km |
| Hanover → Goslar | 92 km |
| Hanover → Bielefeld | 109 km |
| Hanover → Göttingen | 127 km |
| Hanover → Bremen | 128 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 |