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Distance from Lübeck to Hamburg

Straight line

57.9 km
36.0 mi · 31.3 NM

By road

69.4 km
43.1 mi

Travel time

56 min
by car

Direction

SW 233°
initial bearing

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How far is Lübeck from Hamburg?

Lübeck (Germany) and Hamburg (Germany) are a short distance apart: 57.9 km in a straight line, that is 36.0 miles or 31.3 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lübeck to Hamburg is 69.4 km (43.1 miles), about 56 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Lübeck, Hamburg lies to the south-west (initial bearing 233°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 53.7103°, 10.3388°.

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 Lübeck from Hamburg?

By road it is 69.4 km (43.1 miles) from Lübeck to Hamburg; in a straight line it is 57.9 km (36.0 miles).

How long is the drive from Lübeck to Hamburg?

About 56 min on the fastest route (69.4 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Hamburg from Lübeck?

Hamburg is to the south-west of Lübeck, at an initial bearing of 233°.

How long is the flight from Lübeck to Hamburg?

A direct flight would take about 34 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.