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Distance from Braunschweig to Lübeck

Straight line

179 km
111 mi · 96 NM

By road

259 km
161 mi

Travel time

2 h 48 min
flight ≈ 43 min

Direction

N 3°
initial bearing

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How far is Braunschweig from Lübeck?

Braunschweig (Germany) and Lübeck (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 179 km in a straight line, that is 111 miles or 96 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Braunschweig to Lübeck is 259 km (161 miles), about 2 h 48 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 45% longer than the straight line.

From Braunschweig, Lübeck lies to the north (initial bearing 3°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 53.0675°, 10.6055°.

A direct flight would take about 43 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 Braunschweig from Lübeck?

By road it is 259 km (161 miles) from Braunschweig to Lübeck; in a straight line it is 179 km (111 miles).

How long is the drive from Braunschweig to Lübeck?

About 2 h 48 min on the fastest route (259 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lübeck from Braunschweig?

Lübeck is to the north of Braunschweig, at an initial bearing of 3°.

How long is the flight from Braunschweig to Lübeck?

A direct flight would take about 43 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.