Kiel to Munich distance
The distance from Kiel (Germany) to Munich (Germany) is 872 km by road, with a driving time of about 8 h 38 min. The straight-line distance is 696 km (432 miles); Munich lies to the S of Kiel.
Reverse direction: Munich to Kiel distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 696 km | 82 min |
| Car (road) | 872 km | 8 h 38 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 Munich would cost roughly 1752–2360 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 872 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 |
Munich
Munich is located in Bayern, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 48° 8′ 6.45″ N, 11° 34′ 55.13″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 48.14 |
| Longitude | 11.58 |
| Region | Bayern |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 1,505,005 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Kiel and Munich is at 51.23° N, 10.9° E.
The nearest town is Clingen, Kyffhäuserkreis, Thüringen — about 348 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Kiel from Munich?
By car it is 872 km, with a driving time of about 8 h 38 min. The straight-line distance between Kiel and Munich is 696 kilometres (432 miles or 376 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Kiel to Munich?
The driving distance is 872 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 8 h 38 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Munich from Kiel?
Munich lies to the S (171°) as seen from Kiel.
How long is a flight from Kiel to Munich?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 82 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Kiel to Munich cost?
Over 872 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Kiel to Munich would cost roughly 1752–2360 € 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 Munich
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Munich → Starnberg | 28 km |
| Munich → Herrsching | 44 km |
| Munich → Bad Tölz | 52 km |
| Munich → Tegernsee | 52 km |
| Munich → Rottach-Egern | 55 km |
| Munich → Rosenheim | ≈ 66 km |
| Munich → Augsburg | 68 km |
| Munich → Murnau am Staffelsee | 71 km |