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Distance from Aachen to Leipzig

Straight line

445 km
277 mi · 240 NM

By road

561 km
349 mi

Travel time

5 h 33 min
flight ≈ 1 h 3 min

Direction

E 79°
initial bearing

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How far is Aachen from Leipzig?

Aachen (Germany) and Leipzig (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 445 km in a straight line, that is 277 miles or 240 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Aachen to Leipzig is 561 km (349 miles), about 5 h 33 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Aachen, Leipzig lies to the east (initial bearing 79°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.1003°, 9.2082°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 3 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Aachen from Leipzig?

By road it is 561 km (349 miles) from Aachen to Leipzig; in a straight line it is 445 km (277 miles).

How long is the drive from Aachen to Leipzig?

About 5 h 33 min on the fastest route (561 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Leipzig from Aachen?

Leipzig is to the east of Aachen, at an initial bearing of 79°.

How long is the flight from Aachen to Leipzig?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 3 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.