Kiel to Krefeld distance
The distance from Kiel (Germany) to Krefeld (Germany) is 490 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 50 min. The straight-line distance is 409 km (254 miles); Krefeld lies to the SW of Kiel.
Reverse direction: Krefeld to Kiel distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 409 km | 61 min |
| Car (road) | 490 km | 4 h 50 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 Krefeld would cost roughly 988–1329 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 490 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 |
Krefeld
Krefeld is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 20′ 4.31″ N, 6° 33′ 55.47″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.33 |
| Longitude | 6.57 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 231,406 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Kiel and Krefeld is at 52.84° N, 8.28° E.
The nearest town is Visbek, Landkreis Vechta, Niedersachsen — about 205 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Kiel from Krefeld?
By car it is 490 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 50 min. The straight-line distance between Kiel and Krefeld is 409 kilometres (254 miles or 221 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Kiel to Krefeld?
The driving distance is 490 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 50 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Krefeld from Kiel?
Krefeld lies to the SW (217°) as seen from Kiel.
How long is a flight from Kiel to Krefeld?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 61 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Kiel to Krefeld cost?
Over 490 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Kiel to Krefeld would cost roughly 988–1329 € 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 Krefeld
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Krefeld → Mönchengladbach | 21 km |
| Krefeld → Neuss | 24 km |
| Krefeld → Düsseldorf | 28 km |
| Krefeld → Duisburg | 28 km |
| Krefeld → Mülheim | 38 km |
| Krefeld → Kevelaer | 39 km |
| Krefeld → Essen | 40 km |
| Krefeld → Oberhausen | 43 km |