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Distance from Lübeck to Berlin

Straight line

236 km
146 mi · 127 NM

By road

291 km
181 mi

Travel time

3 h 11 min
flight ≈ 48 min

Direction

SE 128°
initial bearing

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How far is Lübeck from Berlin?

Lübeck (Germany) and Berlin (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, Lübeck to Berlin is 291 km (181 miles), about 3 h 11 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Lübeck, Berlin lies to the south-east (initial bearing 128°). 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 Lübeck from Berlin?

By road it is 291 km (181 miles) from Lübeck to Berlin; in a straight line it is 236 km (146 miles).

How long is the drive from Lübeck to Berlin?

About 3 h 11 min on the fastest route (291 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Berlin from Lübeck?

Berlin is to the south-east of Lübeck, at an initial bearing of 128°.

How long is the flight from Lübeck to Berlin?

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.