Kiel to Oberhausen distance
The distance from Kiel (Germany) to Oberhausen (Germany) is 450 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 24 min. The straight-line distance is 384 km (238 miles); Oberhausen lies to the SW of Kiel.
Reverse direction: Oberhausen to Kiel distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 384 km | 59 min |
| Car (road) | 450 km | 4 h 24 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 Oberhausen would cost roughly 908–1221 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 450 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 |
Oberhausen
Oberhausen is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 29′ 16.23″ N, 6° 51′ 47.91″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.49 |
| Longitude | 6.86 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 213,646 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Kiel and Oberhausen is at 52.92° N, 8.44° E.
The nearest town is Wildeshausen, Landkreis Oldenburg, Niedersachsen — about 192 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Kiel from Oberhausen?
By car it is 450 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 24 min. The straight-line distance between Kiel and Oberhausen is 384 kilometres (238 miles or 207 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Kiel to Oberhausen?
The driving distance is 450 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 24 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Oberhausen from Kiel?
Oberhausen lies to the SW (216°) as seen from Kiel.
How long is a flight from Kiel to Oberhausen?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 59 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Kiel to Oberhausen cost?
Over 450 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Kiel to Oberhausen would cost roughly 908–1221 € 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 Oberhausen
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Oberhausen → Essen | 16 km |
| Oberhausen → Duisburg | 17 km |
| Oberhausen → Gelsenkirchen | 18 km |
| Oberhausen → Herne | 27 km |
| Oberhausen → Bochum | 31 km |
| Oberhausen → Recklinghausen | 38 km |
| Oberhausen → Düsseldorf | 39 km |
| Oberhausen → Krefeld | 43 km |