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How far is Lübeck from Cologne?

The distance between Cologne (Cologne Bonn Airport) and Lübeck (Lübeck Airport) is 253 miles / 408 kilometers / 220 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cologne (CGN) to Lübeck (LBC) is 306 miles / 492 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 51 minutes.

Cologne Bonn Airport – Lübeck Airport

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Distance from Cologne to Lübeck

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cologne to Lübeck. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 253.415 miles
  • 407.832 kilometers
  • 220.211 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 253.009 miles
  • 407.179 kilometers
  • 219.859 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Cologne to Lübeck?

The estimated flight time from Cologne Bonn Airport to Lübeck Airport is 58 minutes.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Lübeck?

There is no time difference between Cologne and Lübeck.

Flight carbon footprint between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Lübeck Airport (LBC)

On average, flying from Cologne to Lübeck generates about 62 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 62 kilograms equals 137 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cologne to Lübeck

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Lübeck Airport (LBC).

Airport information

Origin Cologne Bonn Airport
City: Cologne
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: CGN
ICAO Code: EDDK
Coordinates: 50°51′57″N, 7°8′33″E
Destination Lübeck Airport
City: Lübeck
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: LBC
ICAO Code: EDHL
Coordinates: 53°48′19″N, 10°43′9″E