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Distance from Leipzig to Krefeld

Straight line

405 km
252 mi · 219 NM

By road

515 km
320 mi

Travel time

5 h 11 min
flight ≈ 1 h

Direction

W 272°
initial bearing

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How far is Leipzig from Krefeld?

Leipzig (Germany) and Krefeld (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, Leipzig to Krefeld is 515 km (320 miles), about 5 h 11 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Leipzig, Krefeld lies to the west (initial bearing 272°). 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 Leipzig from Krefeld?

By road it is 515 km (320 miles) from Leipzig to Krefeld; in a straight line it is 405 km (252 miles).

How long is the drive from Leipzig to Krefeld?

About 5 h 11 min on the fastest route (515 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Krefeld from Leipzig?

Krefeld is to the west of Leipzig, at an initial bearing of 272°.

How long is the flight from Leipzig to Krefeld?

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.