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Distance from Linz to Leipzig

Straight line

364 km
226 mi · 197 NM

By road

495 km
308 mi

Travel time

5 h 38 min
flight ≈ 57 min

Direction

NNW 339°
initial bearing

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How far is Linz from Leipzig?

Linz (Austria) and Leipzig (Germany) 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, Linz to Leipzig is 495 km (308 miles), about 5 h 38 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 36% longer than the straight line.

From Linz, Leipzig lies to the north (initial bearing 339°). The route crosses from Austria into Germany. 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 Linz from Leipzig?

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

How long is the drive from Linz to Leipzig?

About 5 h 38 min on the fastest route (495 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Leipzig from Linz?

Leipzig is to the north of Linz, at an initial bearing of 339°.

How long is the flight from Linz to Leipzig?

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.