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Distance from Hong Kong to Leipzig

Straight line

8,884 km
5,520 mi · 4,797 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 36 min

Direction

NW 322°
initial bearing

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How far is Hong Kong from Leipzig?

Hong Kong (Hong Kong SAR China) and Leipzig (Germany) are very far apart: 8,884 km in a straight line, that is 5,520 miles or 4,797 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Hong Kong, Leipzig lies to the north-west (initial bearing 322°). The route crosses from Hong Kong SAR China into Germany. The halfway point is at 49.0941°, 76.6974°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 36 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 Hong Kong from Leipzig?

The straight-line distance between Hong Kong and Leipzig is 8,884 km (5,520 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Leipzig from Hong Kong?

Leipzig is to the north-west of Hong Kong, at an initial bearing of 322°.

How long is the flight from Hong Kong to Leipzig?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 36 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.