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Distance from Lübeck to Aachen

Straight line

466 km
289 mi · 251 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 1 h 5 min

Direction

SW 224°
initial bearing

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How far is Lübeck from Aachen?

Lübeck (Germany) and Aachen (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 466 km in a straight line, that is 289 miles or 251 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Lübeck, Aachen lies to the south-west (initial bearing 224°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 52.3451°, 8.3049°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 5 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 Lübeck from Aachen?

The straight-line distance between Lübeck and Aachen is 466 km (289 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Aachen from Lübeck?

Aachen is to the south-west of Lübeck, at an initial bearing of 224°.

How long is the flight from Lübeck to Aachen?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 5 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.