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Distance from Lübeck to Malmö

Straight line

244 km
152 mi · 132 NM

By road

512 km
318 mi

Travel time

5 h 42 min
flight ≈ 48 min

Direction

NE 37°
initial bearing

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How far is Lübeck from Malmö?

Lübeck (Germany) and Malmö (Sweden) are a medium distance apart: 244 km in a straight line, that is 152 miles or 132 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lübeck to Malmö is 512 km (318 miles), about 5 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 110% longer than the straight line.

From Lübeck, Malmö lies to the north-east (initial bearing 37°). The route crosses from Germany into Sweden. The halfway point is at 54.7429°, 11.8192°.

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 Malmö?

By road it is 512 km (318 miles) from Lübeck to Malmö; in a straight line it is 244 km (152 miles).

How long is the drive from Lübeck to Malmö?

About 5 h 42 min on the fastest route (512 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Malmö from Lübeck?

Malmö is to the north-east of Lübeck, at an initial bearing of 37°.

How long is the flight from Lübeck to Malmö?

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.