Kiel to Wuppertal distance
The distance from Kiel (Germany) to Wuppertal (Germany) is 464 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 31 min. The straight-line distance is 395 km (246 miles); Wuppertal lies to the SSW of Kiel.
Reverse direction: Wuppertal to Kiel distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 395 km | 60 min |
| Car (road) | 464 km | 4 h 31 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 Wuppertal would cost roughly 936–1259 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 464 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 |
Wuppertal
Wuppertal is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 15′ 22.37″ N, 7° 9′ 2.75″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.26 |
| Longitude | 7.15 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 358,193 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Kiel and Wuppertal is at 52.8° N, 8.58° E.
The nearest town is Twistringen, Landkreis Diepholz, Niedersachsen — about 198 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Kiel from Wuppertal?
By car it is 464 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 31 min. The straight-line distance between Kiel and Wuppertal is 395 kilometres (246 miles or 213 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Kiel to Wuppertal?
The driving distance is 464 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 31 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Wuppertal from Kiel?
Wuppertal lies to the SSW (212°) as seen from Kiel.
How long is a flight from Kiel to Wuppertal?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 60 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Kiel to Wuppertal cost?
Over 464 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Kiel to Wuppertal would cost roughly 936–1259 € 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 Wuppertal
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Wuppertal → Solingen | 16 km |
| Wuppertal → Remscheid | 17 km |
| Wuppertal → Hagen | 30 km |
| Wuppertal → Düsseldorf | 31 km |
| Wuppertal → Essen | 36 km |
| Wuppertal → Leverkusen | 36 km |
| Wuppertal → Bochum | 37 km |
| Wuppertal → Neuss | 37 km |