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How far is Lübeck from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Lübeck (Lübeck Airport) is 495 miles / 797 kilometers / 430 nautical miles.

The driving distance from London (LGW) to Lübeck (LBC) is 619 miles / 996 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 23 minutes.

London Gatwick Airport – Lübeck Airport

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Distance from London to Lübeck

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 495.249 miles
  • 797.026 kilometers
  • 430.360 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
  • 493.823 miles
  • 794.732 kilometers
  • 429.121 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 London to Lübeck?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Lübeck Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Lübeck Airport (LBC)

On average, flying from London to Lübeck generates about 98 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 98 kilograms equals 216 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from London to Lübeck

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Lübeck Airport (LBC).

Airport information

Origin London Gatwick Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LGW
ICAO Code: EGKK
Coordinates: 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W
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