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Distance from Bochum to Leipzig

Straight line

359 km
223 mi · 194 NM

By road

444 km
276 mi

Travel time

4 h 24 min
flight ≈ 57 min

Direction

E 91°
initial bearing

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How far is Bochum from Leipzig?

Bochum (Germany) and Leipzig (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 359 km in a straight line, that is 223 miles or 194 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bochum to Leipzig is 444 km (276 miles), about 4 h 24 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Bochum, Leipzig lies to the east (initial bearing 91°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.4389°, 9.7979°.

A direct flight would take about 57 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 Bochum from Leipzig?

By road it is 444 km (276 miles) from Bochum to Leipzig; in a straight line it is 359 km (223 miles).

How long is the drive from Bochum to Leipzig?

About 4 h 24 min on the fastest route (444 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Leipzig from Bochum?

Leipzig is to the east of Bochum, at an initial bearing of 91°.

How long is the flight from Bochum to Leipzig?

A direct flight would take about 57 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.