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Distance from Leipzig to Linz

Straight line

364 km
226 mi · 197 NM

By road

495 km
308 mi

Travel time

5 h 37 min
flight ≈ 57 min

Direction

SSE 157°
initial bearing

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How far is Leipzig from Linz?

Leipzig (Germany) and Linz (Austria) are a medium distance apart: 364 km in a straight line, that is 226 miles or 197 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Leipzig to Linz is 495 km (308 miles), about 5 h 37 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 36% longer than the straight line.

From Leipzig, Linz lies to the south-east (initial bearing 157°). The route crosses from Germany into Austria. The halfway point is at 49.8269°, 13.3587°.

A direct flight would take about 57 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 Linz?

By road it is 495 km (308 miles) from Leipzig to Linz; in a straight line it is 364 km (226 miles).

How long is the drive from Leipzig to Linz?

About 5 h 37 min on the fastest route (495 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Linz from Leipzig?

Linz is to the south-east of Leipzig, at an initial bearing of 157°.

How long is the flight from Leipzig to Linz?

A direct flight would take about 57 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.