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How far is Kiel from Lübeck?

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

The driving distance from Lübeck (LBC) to Kiel (KEL) is 62 miles / 99 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 24 minutes.

Lübeck Airport – Kiel Airport

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Distance from Lübeck to Kiel

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

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

What is the time difference between Lübeck and Kiel?

There is no time difference between Lübeck and Kiel.

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

On average, flying from Lübeck to Kiel 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 Lübeck to Kiel

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

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