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Distance from Leipzig to Freiburg

Straight line

495 km
307 mi · 267 NM

By road

654 km
406 mi

Travel time

6 h 22 min
flight ≈ 1 h 7 min

Direction

SW 223°
initial bearing

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How far is Leipzig from Freiburg?

Leipzig (Germany) and Freiburg (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, Leipzig to Freiburg is 654 km (406 miles), about 6 h 22 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Leipzig, Freiburg lies to the south-west (initial bearing 223°). 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 Leipzig from Freiburg?

By road it is 654 km (406 miles) from Leipzig to Freiburg; in a straight line it is 495 km (307 miles).

How long is the drive from Leipzig to Freiburg?

About 6 h 22 min on the fastest route (654 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Freiburg from Leipzig?

Freiburg is to the south-west of Leipzig, at an initial bearing of 223°.

How long is the flight from Leipzig to Freiburg?

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.