Distance from Gelsenkirchen to Lübeck
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How far is Gelsenkirchen from Lübeck?
Gelsenkirchen (Germany) and Lübeck (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 358 km in a straight line, that is 222 miles or 193 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Gelsenkirchen to Lübeck is 414 km (257 miles), about 4 h 12 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 16% longer than the straight line.
From Gelsenkirchen, Lübeck lies to the north-east (initial bearing 41°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 52.7006°, 8.8433°.
A direct flight would take about 57 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
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- Lübeck – Hannover 178 km
- Lübeck – Braunschweig 179 km
- Lübeck – Magdeburg 204 km
- Lübeck – Copenhagen 234 km
- Lübeck – Berlin 235 km
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Gelsenkirchen from Lübeck?
By road it is 414 km (257 miles) from Gelsenkirchen to Lübeck; in a straight line it is 358 km (222 miles).
How long is the drive from Gelsenkirchen to Lübeck?
About 4 h 12 min on the fastest route (414 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Lübeck from Gelsenkirchen?
Lübeck is to the north-east of Gelsenkirchen, at an initial bearing of 41°.
How long is the flight from Gelsenkirchen to Lübeck?
A direct flight would take about 57 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.