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How far is Lübeck from Kiel?

The distance between Kiel (Kiel Airport) and Lübeck (Lübeck Airport) is 46 miles / 74 kilometers / 40 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kiel (KEL) to Lübeck (LBC) is 62 miles / 100 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 24 minutes.

Kiel Airport – Lübeck Airport

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Distance from Kiel to Lübeck

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 46.051 miles
  • 74.112 kilometers
  • 40.017 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
  • 45.978 miles
  • 73.994 kilometers
  • 39.954 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 Kiel to Lübeck?

The estimated flight time from Kiel Airport to Lübeck Airport is 35 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kiel and Lübeck?

There is no time difference between Kiel and Lübeck.

Flight carbon footprint between Kiel Airport (KEL) and Lübeck Airport (LBC)

On average, flying from Kiel to Lübeck generates about 32 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 32 kilograms equals 70 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kiel to Lübeck

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kiel Airport (KEL) and Lübeck Airport (LBC).

Airport information

Origin Kiel Airport
City: Kiel
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: KEL
ICAO Code: EDHK
Coordinates: 54°22′45″N, 10°8′43″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