Kiel to Mannheim distance
The distance from Kiel (Germany) to Mannheim (Germany) is 649 km by road, with a driving time of about 6 h 26 min. The straight-line distance is 550 km (342 miles); Mannheim lies to the SSW of Kiel.
Reverse direction: Mannheim to Kiel distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 550 km | 71 min |
| Car (road) | 649 km | 6 h 26 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 Mannheim would cost roughly 1306–1758 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 649 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 |
Mannheim
Mannheim is located in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 49° 29′ 14.40″ N, 8° 27′ 52.72″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 49.49 |
| Longitude | 8.46 |
| Region | Baden-Württemberg |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 318,035 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Kiel and Mannheim is at 51.91° N, 9.25° E.
The nearest town is Lügde, Kreis Lippe, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 275 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Kiel from Mannheim?
By car it is 649 km, with a driving time of about 6 h 26 min. The straight-line distance between Kiel and Mannheim is 550 kilometres (342 miles or 297 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Kiel to Mannheim?
The driving distance is 649 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 6 h 26 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Mannheim from Kiel?
Mannheim lies to the SSW (193°) as seen from Kiel.
How long is a flight from Kiel to Mannheim?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 71 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Kiel to Mannheim cost?
Over 649 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Kiel to Mannheim would cost roughly 1306–1758 € 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 Mannheim
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Mannheim → Heidelberg | 20 km |
| Mannheim → Darmstadt | 54 km |
| Mannheim → Karlsruhe | 68 km |
| Mannheim → Frankfurt am Main | 79 km |
| Mannheim → Mainz | 82 km |
| Mannheim → Heilbronn | 82 km |
| Mannheim → Rüdesheim am Rhein | 86 km |
| Mannheim → Pforzheim | 89 km |