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Distance from Leipzig to Berlin

Straight line

150 km
93 mi · 81 NM

By road

187 km
116 mi

Travel time

2 h 10 min
flight ≈ 41 min

Direction

NNE 28°
initial bearing

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How far is Leipzig from Berlin?

Leipzig (Germany) and Berlin (Germany) are a short distance apart: 150 km in a straight line, that is 93 miles or 81 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Leipzig to Berlin is 187 km (116 miles), about 2 h 10 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Leipzig, Berlin lies to the north-east (initial bearing 28°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.9331°, 12.8841°.

A direct flight would take about 41 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 Leipzig from Berlin?

By road it is 187 km (116 miles) from Leipzig to Berlin; in a straight line it is 150 km (93 miles).

How long is the drive from Leipzig to Berlin?

About 2 h 10 min on the fastest route (187 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Berlin from Leipzig?

Berlin is to the north-east of Leipzig, at an initial bearing of 28°.

How long is the flight from Leipzig to Berlin?

A direct flight would take about 41 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.