Karlsruhe to Kiel distance
The distance from Karlsruhe (Germany) to Kiel (Germany) is 708 km by road, with a driving time of about 6 h 56 min. The straight-line distance is 603 km (375 miles); Kiel lies to the N of Karlsruhe.
Reverse direction: Kiel to Karlsruhe distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 603 km | 75 min |
| Car (road) | 708 km | 6 h 56 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Karlsruhe to Kiel would cost roughly 1424–1918 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 708 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.
Karlsruhe
Karlsruhe is located in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 49° 0′ 24.80″ N, 8° 24′ 13.15″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 49.01 |
| Longitude | 8.4 |
| Region | Baden-Württemberg |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 309,050 |
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 Karlsruhe and Kiel is at 51.67° N, 9.21° E.
The nearest town is Brakel, Kreis Höxter, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 301 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Karlsruhe from Kiel?
By car it is 708 km, with a driving time of about 6 h 56 min. The straight-line distance between Karlsruhe and Kiel is 603 kilometres (375 miles or 326 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Karlsruhe to Kiel?
The driving distance is 708 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 6 h 56 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Kiel from Karlsruhe?
Kiel lies to the N (11°) as seen from Karlsruhe.
How long is a flight from Karlsruhe to Kiel?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 75 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Karlsruhe to Kiel cost?
Over 708 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Karlsruhe to Kiel would cost roughly 1424–1918 € 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 Karlsruhe
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Karlsruhe → Pforzheim | 29 km |
| Karlsruhe → Heidelberg | 53 km |
| Karlsruhe → Mannheim | 68 km |
| Karlsruhe → Ludwigshafen | 72 km |
| Karlsruhe → Stuttgart | 80 km |
| Karlsruhe → Strasbourg | 83 km |
| Karlsruhe → Heilbronn | 91 km |
| Karlsruhe → Reutlingen | 104 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 |