Kiel to Cologne distance
The distance from Kiel (Germany) to Cologne (Germany) is 510 km by road, with a driving time of about 5 h 3 min. The straight-line distance is 433 km (269 miles); Cologne lies to the SSW of Kiel.
Reverse direction: Cologne to Kiel distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 433 km | 62 min |
| Car (road) | 510 km | 5 h 3 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Kiel to Cologne would cost roughly 1028–1383 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 510 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.
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 |
Cologne
Cologne is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 56′ 15.11″ N, 6° 57′ 37.00″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.94 |
| Longitude | 6.96 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 1,024,621 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Kiel and Cologne is at 52.64° N, 8.48° E.
The nearest town is Dickel, Landkreis Diepholz, Niedersachsen — about 216 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Kiel from Cologne?
By car it is 510 km, with a driving time of about 5 h 3 min. The straight-line distance between Kiel and Cologne is 433 kilometres (269 miles or 234 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Kiel to Cologne?
The driving distance is 510 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 5 h 3 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Cologne from Kiel?
Cologne lies to the SSW (211°) as seen from Kiel.
How long is a flight from Kiel to Cologne?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 62 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Kiel to Cologne cost?
Over 510 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Kiel to Cologne would cost roughly 1028–1383 € 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 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 |
Distances from Cologne
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Cologne → Leverkusen | 19 km |
| Cologne → Bonn | 30 km |
| Cologne → Solingen | 38 km |
| Cologne → Königswinter | 39 km |
| Cologne → Düsseldorf | 40 km |
| Cologne → Neuss | 40 km |
| Cologne → Remscheid | 43 km |
| Cologne → Wuppertal | 52 km |