Distance from Leipzig to Prague
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How far is Leipzig from Prague?
Leipzig (Germany) and Prague (Czechia) are a medium distance apart: 201 km in a straight line, that is 125 miles or 108 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Leipzig to Prague is 254 km (158 miles), about 2 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.
From Leipzig, Prague lies to the south-east (initial bearing 133°). The route crosses from Germany into Czechia. The halfway point is at 50.7183°, 13.4097°.
A direct flight would take about 45 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Leipzig
- Leipzig – Halle (Saale) 31 km
- Leipzig – Chemnitz 68 km
- Leipzig – Dresden 101 km
- Leipzig – Magdeburg 101 km
- Leipzig – Erfurt 102 km
- Leipzig – Berlin 150 km
- Leipzig – Braunschweig 163 km
- Leipzig – Hannover 214 km
Other distances from Prague
- Prague – Dresden 117 km
- Prague – Chemnitz 134 km
- Prague – Brno 186 km
- Prague – Linz 198 km
- Prague – Wrocław 216 km
- Prague – Halle (Saale) 231 km
- Prague – Nürnberg 250 km
- Prague – Vienna 253 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Leipzig from Prague?
By road it is 254 km (158 miles) from Leipzig to Prague; in a straight line it is 201 km (125 miles).
How long is the drive from Leipzig to Prague?
About 2 h 47 min on the fastest route (254 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Prague from Leipzig?
Prague is to the south-east of Leipzig, at an initial bearing of 133°.
How long is the flight from Leipzig to Prague?
A direct flight would take about 45 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.