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Distance from Lübeck to Dortmund

Straight line

341 km
212 mi · 184 NM

By road

406 km
252 mi

Travel time

4 h 3 min
flight ≈ 56 min

Direction

SW 221°
initial bearing

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How far is Lübeck from Dortmund?

Lübeck (Germany) and Dortmund (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 341 km in a straight line, that is 212 miles or 184 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lübeck to Dortmund is 406 km (252 miles), about 4 h 3 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Lübeck, Dortmund lies to the south-west (initial bearing 221°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 52.7028°, 9.0332°.

A direct flight would take about 56 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 Dortmund?

By road it is 406 km (252 miles) from Lübeck to Dortmund; in a straight line it is 341 km (212 miles).

How long is the drive from Lübeck to Dortmund?

About 4 h 3 min on the fastest route (406 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Dortmund from Lübeck?

Dortmund is to the south-west of Lübeck, at an initial bearing of 221°.

How long is the flight from Lübeck to Dortmund?

A direct flight would take about 56 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.