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Distance from Augsburg to Leipzig

Straight line

347 km
215 mi · 187 NM

By road

413 km
257 mi

Travel time

4 h 24 min
flight ≈ 56 min

Direction

NNE 17°
initial bearing

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How far is Augsburg from Leipzig?

Augsburg (Germany) and Leipzig (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 347 km in a straight line, that is 215 miles or 187 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Augsburg to Leipzig is 413 km (257 miles), about 4 h 24 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Augsburg, Leipzig lies to the north (initial bearing 17°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 49.8579°, 11.6123°.

A direct flight would take about 56 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 Augsburg from Leipzig?

By road it is 413 km (257 miles) from Augsburg to Leipzig; in a straight line it is 347 km (215 miles).

How long is the drive from Augsburg to Leipzig?

About 4 h 24 min on the fastest route (413 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Leipzig from Augsburg?

Leipzig is to the north of Augsburg, at an initial bearing of 17°.

How long is the flight from Augsburg to Leipzig?

A direct flight would take about 56 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.