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Distance from Leipzig to Karlsruhe

Straight line

384 km
239 mi · 207 NM

By road

522 km
325 mi

Travel time

5 h 8 min
flight ≈ 59 min

Direction

SW 229°
initial bearing

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How far is Leipzig from Karlsruhe?

Leipzig (Germany) and Karlsruhe (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 384 km in a straight line, that is 239 miles or 207 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Leipzig to Karlsruhe is 522 km (325 miles), about 5 h 8 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 36% longer than the straight line.

From Leipzig, Karlsruhe lies to the south-west (initial bearing 229°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 50.1914°, 10.3395°.

A direct flight would take about 59 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 Karlsruhe?

By road it is 522 km (325 miles) from Leipzig to Karlsruhe; in a straight line it is 384 km (239 miles).

How long is the drive from Leipzig to Karlsruhe?

About 5 h 8 min on the fastest route (522 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Karlsruhe from Leipzig?

Karlsruhe is to the south-west of Leipzig, at an initial bearing of 229°.

How long is the flight from Leipzig to Karlsruhe?

A direct flight would take about 59 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.