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How far is Lübeck from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Lübeck (Lübeck Airport) is 5181 miles / 8338 kilometers / 4502 nautical miles.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Lübeck Airport

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Distance from Houston to Lübeck

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5180.888 miles
  • 8337.831 kilometers
  • 4502.068 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
  • 5169.740 miles
  • 8319.889 kilometers
  • 4492.381 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 Houston to Lübeck?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Lübeck Airport is 10 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Lübeck Airport (LBC)

On average, flying from Houston to Lübeck generates about 607 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 607 kilograms equals 1 339 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Houston to Lübeck

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Lübeck Airport (LBC).

Airport information

Origin Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAH
ICAO Code: KIAH
Coordinates: 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″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