How far is Kiel from Frankfurt?
The distance between Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) and Kiel (Kiel Airport) is 309 miles / 497 kilometers / 268 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Frankfurt (FRA) to Kiel (KEL) is 374 miles / 602 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 15 minutes.
Frankfurt Airport – Kiel Airport
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Distance from Frankfurt to Kiel
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Frankfurt to Kiel. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 308.550 miles
- 496.563 kilometers
- 268.123 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 308.301 miles
- 496.163 kilometers
- 267.907 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Frankfurt to Kiel?
The estimated flight time from Frankfurt Airport to Kiel Airport is 1 hour and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Frankfurt and Kiel?
Flight carbon footprint between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Kiel Airport (KEL)
On average, flying from Frankfurt to Kiel generates about 70 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 70 kilograms equals 155 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Frankfurt to Kiel
See the map of the shortest flight path between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Kiel Airport (KEL).
Airport information
| Origin | Frankfurt Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Frankfurt |
| Country: | Germany  |
| IATA Code: | FRA |
| ICAO Code: | EDDF |
| Coordinates: | 50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″E |
| Destination | Kiel Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kiel |
| Country: | Germany |
| IATA Code: | KEL |
| ICAO Code: | EDHK |
| Coordinates: | 54°22′45″N, 10°8′43″E |