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Distance from Freiburg to Leipzig

Straight line

495 km
307 mi · 267 NM

By road

651 km
405 mi

Travel time

6 h 21 min
flight ≈ 1 h 7 min

Direction

NE 39°
initial bearing

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How far is Freiburg from Leipzig?

Freiburg (Germany) and Leipzig (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 495 km in a straight line, that is 307 miles or 267 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Freiburg to Leipzig is 651 km (405 miles), about 6 h 21 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Freiburg, Leipzig lies to the north-east (initial bearing 39°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 49.6897°, 10.0340°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 7 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 Freiburg from Leipzig?

By road it is 651 km (405 miles) from Freiburg to Leipzig; in a straight line it is 495 km (307 miles).

How long is the drive from Freiburg to Leipzig?

About 6 h 21 min on the fastest route (651 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Leipzig from Freiburg?

Leipzig is to the north-east of Freiburg, at an initial bearing of 39°.

How long is the flight from Freiburg to Leipzig?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 7 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.