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How far is Cologne from Lübeck?

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

The driving distance from Lübeck (LBC) to Cologne (CGN) is 308 miles / 495 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 58 minutes.

Lübeck Airport – Cologne Bonn Airport

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Distance from Lübeck to Cologne

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lübeck to Cologne. 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 Lübeck to Cologne?

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

What is the time difference between Lübeck and Cologne?

There is no time difference between Lübeck and Cologne.

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

On average, flying from Lübeck to Cologne 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 Lübeck to Cologne

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

Airport information

Origin Lübeck Airport
City: Lübeck
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: LBC
ICAO Code: EDHL
Coordinates: 53°48′19″N, 10°43′9″E
Destination 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