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Distance from Leipzig to Munich

Straight line

361 km
224 mi · 195 NM

By road

431 km
268 mi

Travel time

4 h 19 min
flight ≈ 57 min

Direction

S 189°
initial bearing

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How far is Leipzig from Munich?

Leipzig (Germany) and Munich (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 361 km in a straight line, that is 224 miles or 195 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Leipzig to Munich is 431 km (268 miles), about 4 h 19 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Leipzig, Munich lies to the south (initial bearing 189°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 49.7392°, 11.9603°.

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 Munich?

By road it is 431 km (268 miles) from Leipzig to Munich; in a straight line it is 361 km (224 miles).

How long is the drive from Leipzig to Munich?

About 4 h 19 min on the fastest route (431 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Munich from Leipzig?

Munich is to the south of Leipzig, at an initial bearing of 189°.

How long is the flight from Leipzig to Munich?

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.