Kiel to Magdeburg distance
The distance from Kiel (Germany) to Magdeburg (Germany) is 377 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 47 min. The straight-line distance is 265 km (165 miles); Magdeburg lies to the SSE of Kiel.
Reverse direction: Magdeburg to Kiel distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 265 km | 50 min |
| Car (road) | 377 km | 3 h 47 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 Magdeburg would cost roughly 762–1024 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 377 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 |
Magdeburg
Magdeburg is located in Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 52° 6′ 47.43″ N, 11° 36′ 29.11″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 52.11 |
| Longitude | 11.61 |
| Region | Sachsen-Anhalt |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 244,329 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Kiel and Magdeburg is at 53.22° N, 10.88° E.
The nearest town is Neu Darchau, Landkreis Lüchow-Dannenberg, Niedersachsen — about 132 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Kiel from Magdeburg?
By car it is 377 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 47 min. The straight-line distance between Kiel and Magdeburg is 265 kilometres (165 miles or 143 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Kiel to Magdeburg?
The driving distance is 377 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 47 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Magdeburg from Kiel?
Magdeburg lies to the SSE (157°) as seen from Kiel.
How long is a flight from Kiel to Magdeburg?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 50 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Kiel to Magdeburg cost?
Over 377 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Kiel to Magdeburg would cost roughly 762–1024 € 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 Magdeburg
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Magdeburg → Quedlinburg | 59 km |
| Magdeburg → Wolfsburg | 85 km |
| Magdeburg → Halle (Saale) | 85 km |
| Magdeburg → Wittenberg | 92 km |
| Magdeburg → Braunschweig | 94 km |
| Magdeburg → Salzgitter | 109 km |
| Magdeburg → Goslar | 115 km |
| Magdeburg → Leipzig | 122 km |