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Distance from Krefeld to Leipzig

Straight line

405 km
252 mi · 219 NM

By road

498 km
309 mi

Travel time

5 h 7 min
flight ≈ 1 h

Direction

E 88°
initial bearing

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How far is Krefeld from Leipzig?

Krefeld (Germany) and Leipzig (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 405 km in a straight line, that is 252 miles or 219 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Krefeld to Leipzig is 498 km (309 miles), about 5 h 7 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Krefeld, Leipzig lies to the east (initial bearing 88°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.3741°, 9.4624°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h (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 Krefeld from Leipzig?

By road it is 498 km (309 miles) from Krefeld to Leipzig; in a straight line it is 405 km (252 miles).

How long is the drive from Krefeld to Leipzig?

About 5 h 7 min on the fastest route (498 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Leipzig from Krefeld?

Leipzig is to the east of Krefeld, at an initial bearing of 88°.

How long is the flight from Krefeld to Leipzig?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 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.