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Distance from Nürnberg to Lübeck

Straight line

492 km
306 mi · 266 NM

By road

666 km
414 mi

Travel time

6 h 43 min
flight ≈ 1 h 7 min

Direction

N 357°
initial bearing

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How far is Nürnberg from Lübeck?

Nürnberg (Germany) and Lübeck (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, Nürnberg to Lübeck is 666 km (414 miles), about 6 h 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 35% longer than the straight line.

From Nürnberg, Lübeck lies to the north (initial bearing 357°). 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 Nürnberg from Lübeck?

By road it is 666 km (414 miles) from Nürnberg to Lübeck; in a straight line it is 492 km (306 miles).

How long is the drive from Nürnberg to Lübeck?

About 6 h 43 min on the fastest route (666 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lübeck from Nürnberg?

Lübeck is to the north of Nürnberg, at an initial bearing of 357°.

How long is the flight from Nürnberg to Lübeck?

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.