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Distance from Münster to Lübeck

Straight line

296 km
184 mi · 160 NM

By road

342 km
212 mi

Travel time

3 h 28 min
flight ≈ 52 min

Direction

NE 43°
initial bearing

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How far is Münster from Lübeck?

Münster (Germany) and Lübeck (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 296 km in a straight line, that is 184 miles or 160 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Münster to Lübeck is 342 km (212 miles), about 3 h 28 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 16% longer than the straight line.

From Münster, Lübeck lies to the north-east (initial bearing 43°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 52.9255°, 9.1228°.

A direct flight would take about 52 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 Münster from Lübeck?

By road it is 342 km (212 miles) from Münster to Lübeck; in a straight line it is 296 km (184 miles).

How long is the drive from Münster to Lübeck?

About 3 h 28 min on the fastest route (342 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lübeck from Münster?

Lübeck is to the north-east of Münster, at an initial bearing of 43°.

How long is the flight from Münster to Lübeck?

A direct flight would take about 52 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.