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Distance from Kiel to Lübeck

Straight line

62.0 km
38.5 mi · 33.5 NM

By road

88.2 km
54.8 mi

Travel time

1 h 11 min
by car

Direction

SE 144°
initial bearing

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How far is Kiel from Lübeck?

Kiel (Germany) and Lübeck (Germany) are a short distance apart: 62.0 km in a straight line, that is 38.5 miles or 33.5 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kiel to Lübeck is 88.2 km (54.8 miles), about 1 h 11 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 42% longer than the straight line.

From Kiel, Lübeck lies to the south-east (initial bearing 144°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 54.0954°, 10.4126°.

Over such a short distance flying makes no sense; driving is the fastest option – the road distance and driving time are shown on the map.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Kiel from Lübeck?

By road it is 88.2 km (54.8 miles) from Kiel to Lübeck; in a straight line it is 62.0 km (38.5 miles).

How long is the drive from Kiel to Lübeck?

About 1 h 11 min on the fastest route (88.2 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lübeck from Kiel?

Lübeck is to the south-east of Kiel, at an initial bearing of 144°.

How long is the flight from Kiel to Lübeck?

A direct flight would take about 35 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.