Kiel to Rostock distance
The distance from Kiel (Germany) to Rostock (Germany) is 202 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 10 min. The straight-line distance is 131 km (81 miles); Rostock lies to the E of Kiel.
Reverse direction: Rostock to Kiel distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 131 km | 40 min |
| Car (road) | 202 km | 2 h 10 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 Rostock would cost roughly 412–551 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 202 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 |
Rostock
Rostock is located in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 54° 5′ 32.79″ N, 12° 5′ 56.93″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 54.09 |
| Longitude | 12.1 |
| Region | Mecklenburg-Vorpommern |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 205,307 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Kiel and Rostock is at 54.21° N, 11.11° E.
The nearest town is Dahme, Kreis Ostholstein, Schleswig-Holstein — about 66 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Kiel from Rostock?
By car it is 202 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 10 min. The straight-line distance between Kiel and Rostock is 131 kilometres (81 miles or 71 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Kiel to Rostock?
The driving distance is 202 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 10 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Rostock from Kiel?
Rostock lies to the E (100°) as seen from Kiel.
How long is a flight from Kiel to Rostock?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 40 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Kiel to Rostock cost?
Over 202 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Kiel to Rostock would cost roughly 412–551 € 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 → Bremen | 212 km |
| Kiel → Odense | 242 km |
| Kiel → Hanover | 247 km |
Distances from Rostock
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Rostock → Wismar | 63 km |
| Rostock → Krakow am See | 64 km |
| Rostock → Lübeck | 117 km |
| Rostock → Timmendorfer Strand | 144 km |
| Rostock → Sassnitz | 158 km |
| Rostock → Rheinsberg | 164 km |
| Rostock → Hamburg | 183 km |
| Rostock → Lüneburg | ≈ 189 km |