How far is Frankfurt from Lugano?
The distance between Lugano (Lugano Airport) and Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) is 278 miles / 448 kilometers / 242 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lugano (LUG) to Frankfurt (FRA) is 362 miles / 582 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 13 minutes.
Lugano Airport – Frankfurt Airport
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Distance from Lugano to Frankfurt
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lugano to Frankfurt. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 278.410 miles
- 448.058 kilometers
- 241.932 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- 278.418 miles
- 448.071 kilometers
- 241.939 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 Lugano to Frankfurt?
The estimated flight time from Lugano Airport to Frankfurt Airport is 1 hour and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lugano and Frankfurt?
Flight carbon footprint between Lugano Airport (LUG) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
On average, flying from Lugano to Frankfurt generates about 66 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 66 kilograms equals 145 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lugano to Frankfurt
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lugano Airport (LUG) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
Airport information
| Origin | Lugano Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lugano |
| Country: | Switzerland  |
| IATA Code: | LUG |
| ICAO Code: | LSZA |
| Coordinates: | 46°0′15″N, 8°54′38″E |
| Destination | Frankfurt Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Frankfurt |
| Country: | Germany  |
| IATA Code: | FRA |
| ICAO Code: | EDDF |
| Coordinates: | 50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″E |