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Distance from Berlin to Lübeck

Straight line

236 km
146 mi · 127 NM

By road

284 km
176 mi

Travel time

3 h 11 min
flight ≈ 48 min

Direction

NW 311°
initial bearing

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How far is Berlin from Lübeck?

Berlin (Germany) and Lübeck (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 236 km in a straight line, that is 146 miles or 127 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Berlin to Lübeck is 284 km (176 miles), about 3 h 11 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Berlin, Lübeck lies to the north-west (initial bearing 311°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 53.2044°, 12.0703°.

A direct flight would take about 48 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Berlin from Lübeck?

By road it is 284 km (176 miles) from Berlin to Lübeck; in a straight line it is 236 km (146 miles).

How long is the drive from Berlin to Lübeck?

About 3 h 11 min on the fastest route (284 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lübeck from Berlin?

Lübeck is to the north-west of Berlin, at an initial bearing of 311°.

How long is the flight from Berlin to Lübeck?

A direct flight would take about 48 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.