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Distance from Erfurt to Leipzig

Straight line

102 km
63 mi · 55 NM

By road

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Travel time

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Direction

ENE 66°
initial bearing

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How far is Erfurt from Leipzig?

Erfurt (Germany) and Leipzig (Germany) are a short distance apart: 102 km in a straight line, that is 63 miles or 55 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Erfurt, Leipzig lies to the north-east (initial bearing 66°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.1611°, 11.6994°.

Over such a short distance flying makes no sense; driving is the fastest option – the road distance and driving time are shown on the map.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Erfurt from Leipzig?

The straight-line distance between Erfurt and Leipzig is 102 km (63 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Leipzig from Erfurt?

Leipzig is to the north-east of Erfurt, at an initial bearing of 66°.

How long is the flight from Erfurt to Leipzig?

A direct flight would take about 38 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.