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Distance from Leipzig to Köln

Straight line

382 km
237 mi · 206 NM

By road

502 km
312 mi

Travel time

5 h 5 min
flight ≈ 59 min

Direction

W 265°
initial bearing

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How far is Leipzig from Köln?

Leipzig (Germany) and Köln (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 382 km in a straight line, that is 237 miles or 206 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Leipzig to Köln is 502 km (312 miles), about 5 h 5 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From Leipzig, Köln lies to the west (initial bearing 265°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.1678°, 9.6487°.

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 Köln?

By road it is 502 km (312 miles) from Leipzig to Köln; in a straight line it is 382 km (237 miles).

How long is the drive from Leipzig to Köln?

About 5 h 5 min on the fastest route (502 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Köln from Leipzig?

Köln is to the west of Leipzig, at an initial bearing of 265°.

How long is the flight from Leipzig to Köln?

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.