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How far is Frankfurt from Kiel?

The distance between Kiel (Kiel Airport) and Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) is 309 miles / 497 kilometers / 268 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kiel (KEL) to Frankfurt (FRA) is 374 miles / 602 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 12 minutes.

Kiel Airport – Frankfurt Airport

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309
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497
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Distance from Kiel to Frankfurt

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kiel to Frankfurt. 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 Kiel to Frankfurt?

The estimated flight time from Kiel Airport to Frankfurt Airport is 1 hour and 5 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kiel and Frankfurt?

There is no time difference between Kiel and Frankfurt.

Flight carbon footprint between Kiel Airport (KEL) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

On average, flying from Kiel to Frankfurt 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 Kiel to Frankfurt

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kiel Airport (KEL) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA).

Airport information

Origin Kiel Airport
City: Kiel
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: KEL
ICAO Code: EDHK
Coordinates: 54°22′45″N, 10°8′43″E
Destination Frankfurt Airport
City: Frankfurt
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: FRA
ICAO Code: EDDF
Coordinates: 50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″E