Kiel to Mainz distance
The distance from Kiel (Germany) to Mainz (Germany) is 605 km by road, with a driving time of about 6 h 5 min. The straight-line distance is 498 km (310 miles); Mainz lies to the SSW of Kiel.
Reverse direction: Mainz to Kiel distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 498 km | 67 min |
| Car (road) | 605 km | 6 h 5 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 Mainz would cost roughly 1218–1639 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 605 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 |
Mainz
Mainz is located in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 49° 59′ 34.30″ N, 8° 14′ 50.11″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 49.99 |
| Longitude | 8.25 |
| Region | Rheinland-Pfalz |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 224,684 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Kiel and Mainz is at 52.16° N, 9.14° E.
The nearest town is Rinteln, Landkreis Schaumburg, Niedersachsen — about 249 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Kiel from Mainz?
By car it is 605 km, with a driving time of about 6 h 5 min. The straight-line distance between Kiel and Mainz is 498 kilometres (310 miles or 269 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Kiel to Mainz?
The driving distance is 605 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 6 h 5 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Mainz from Kiel?
Mainz lies to the SSW (196°) as seen from Kiel.
How long is a flight from Kiel to Mainz?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 67 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Kiel to Mainz cost?
Over 605 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Kiel to Mainz would cost roughly 1218–1639 € 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 Mainz
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Mainz → Wiesbaden | 16 km |
| Mainz → Rüdesheim am Rhein | 37 km |
| Mainz → Darmstadt | 41 km |
| Mainz → Frankfurt am Main | 44 km |
| Mainz → Bacharach | 45 km |
| Mainz → Offenbach | 50 km |
| Mainz → Oberwesel | 52 km |
| Mainz → Sankt Goar | 74 km |