Kiel to Mönchengladbach distance
The distance from Kiel (Germany) to Mönchengladbach (Germany) is 512 km by road, with a driving time of about 5 h 3 min. The straight-line distance is 427 km (266 miles); Mönchengladbach lies to the SW of Kiel.
Reverse direction: Mönchengladbach to Kiel distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 427 km | 62 min |
| Car (road) | 512 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 Mönchengladbach would cost roughly 1032–1388 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 512 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 |
Mönchengladbach
Mönchengladbach is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 11′ 39.01″ N, 6° 25′ 53.54″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.19 |
| Longitude | 6.43 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 267,213 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Kiel and Mönchengladbach is at 52.77° N, 8.21° E.
The nearest town is Bakum, Landkreis Vechta, Niedersachsen — about 214 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Kiel from Mönchengladbach?
By car it is 512 km, with a driving time of about 5 h 3 min. The straight-line distance between Kiel and Mönchengladbach is 427 kilometres (266 miles or 231 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Kiel to Mönchengladbach?
The driving distance is 512 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 5 h 3 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Mönchengladbach from Kiel?
Mönchengladbach lies to the SW (217°) as seen from Kiel.
How long is a flight from Kiel to Mönchengladbach?
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 Mönchengladbach cost?
Over 512 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Kiel to Mönchengladbach would cost roughly 1032–1388 € 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 Mönchengladbach
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Mönchengladbach → Krefeld | 21 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Neuss | 26 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Düsseldorf | 31 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Duisburg | 52 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Solingen | 56 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Kevelaer | 57 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Mülheim | 59 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Wuppertal | 60 km |
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