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Distance from Lübeck to Munich

Straight line

641 km
398 mi · 346 NM

By road

838 km
521 mi

Travel time

8 h 17 min
flight ≈ 1 h 18 min

Direction

S 174°
initial bearing

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How far is Lübeck from Munich?

Lübeck (Germany) and Munich (Germany) are quite far apart: 641 km in a straight line, that is 398 miles or 346 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lübeck to Munich is 838 km (521 miles), about 8 h 17 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From Lübeck, Munich lies to the south (initial bearing 174°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.0040°, 11.1588°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 18 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 Munich?

By road it is 838 km (521 miles) from Lübeck to Munich; in a straight line it is 641 km (398 miles).

How long is the drive from Lübeck to Munich?

About 8 h 17 min on the fastest route (838 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Munich from Lübeck?

Munich is to the south of Lübeck, at an initial bearing of 174°.

How long is the flight from Lübeck to Munich?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 18 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.