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Distance from Braunschweig to Leipzig

Straight line

164 km
102 mi · 88 NM

By road

209 km
130 mi

Travel time

2 h 7 min
flight ≈ 42 min

Direction

SE 128°
initial bearing

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How far is Braunschweig from Leipzig?

Braunschweig (Germany) and Leipzig (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 164 km in a straight line, that is 102 miles or 88 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Braunschweig to Leipzig is 209 km (130 miles), about 2 h 7 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Braunschweig, Leipzig lies to the south-east (initial bearing 128°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.8064°, 11.4585°.

A direct flight would take about 42 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 Braunschweig from Leipzig?

By road it is 209 km (130 miles) from Braunschweig to Leipzig; in a straight line it is 164 km (102 miles).

How long is the drive from Braunschweig to Leipzig?

About 2 h 7 min on the fastest route (209 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Leipzig from Braunschweig?

Leipzig is to the south-east of Braunschweig, at an initial bearing of 128°.

How long is the flight from Braunschweig to Leipzig?

A direct flight would take about 42 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.