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Distance from Lübeck to Dresden

Straight line

376 km
234 mi · 203 NM

By road

502 km
312 mi

Travel time

5 h 14 min
flight ≈ 58 min

Direction

SE 145°
initial bearing

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How far is Lübeck from Dresden?

Lübeck (Germany) and Dresden (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 376 km in a straight line, that is 234 miles or 203 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lübeck to Dresden is 502 km (312 miles), about 5 h 14 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Lübeck, Dresden lies to the south-east (initial bearing 145°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 52.4697°, 12.2616°.

A direct flight would take about 58 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 Dresden?

By road it is 502 km (312 miles) from Lübeck to Dresden; in a straight line it is 376 km (234 miles).

How long is the drive from Lübeck to Dresden?

About 5 h 14 min on the fastest route (502 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Dresden from Lübeck?

Dresden is to the south-east of Lübeck, at an initial bearing of 145°.

How long is the flight from Lübeck to Dresden?

A direct flight would take about 58 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.