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Distance from Lübeck to Nürnberg

Straight line

492 km
306 mi · 266 NM

By road

667 km
414 mi

Travel time

6 h 41 min
flight ≈ 1 h 7 min

Direction

S 177°
initial bearing

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How far is Lübeck from Nürnberg?

Lübeck (Germany) and Nürnberg (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 492 km in a straight line, that is 306 miles or 266 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lübeck to Nürnberg is 667 km (414 miles), about 6 h 41 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 36% longer than the straight line.

From Lübeck, Nürnberg lies to the south (initial bearing 177°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.6617°, 10.8919°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 7 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 Nürnberg?

By road it is 667 km (414 miles) from Lübeck to Nürnberg; in a straight line it is 492 km (306 miles).

How long is the drive from Lübeck to Nürnberg?

About 6 h 41 min on the fastest route (667 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nürnberg from Lübeck?

Nürnberg is to the south of Lübeck, at an initial bearing of 177°.

How long is the flight from Lübeck to Nürnberg?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 7 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.