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Distance from Leipzig to Malmö

Straight line

477 km
296 mi · 257 NM

By road

895 km
556 mi

Travel time

9 h 14 min
flight ≈ 1 h 6 min

Direction

N 5°
initial bearing

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How far is Leipzig from Malmö?

Leipzig (Germany) and Malmö (Sweden) are a medium distance apart: 477 km in a straight line, that is 296 miles or 257 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Leipzig to Malmö is 895 km (556 miles), about 9 h 14 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 88% longer than the straight line.

From Leipzig, Malmö lies to the north (initial bearing 5°). The route crosses from Germany into Sweden. The halfway point is at 53.4732°, 12.6702°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 6 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 Malmö?

By road it is 895 km (556 miles) from Leipzig to Malmö; in a straight line it is 477 km (296 miles).

How long is the drive from Leipzig to Malmö?

About 9 h 14 min on the fastest route (895 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Malmö from Leipzig?

Malmö is to the north of Leipzig, at an initial bearing of 5°.

How long is the flight from Leipzig to Malmö?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 6 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.