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Distance from Malmö to Leipzig

Straight line

477 km
296 mi · 257 NM

By road

898 km
558 mi

Travel time

9 h 10 min
flight ≈ 1 h 6 min

Direction

S 185°
initial bearing

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How far is Malmö from Leipzig?

Malmö (Sweden) and Leipzig (Germany) 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, Malmö to Leipzig is 898 km (558 miles), about 9 h 10 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 88% longer than the straight line.

From Malmö, Leipzig lies to the south (initial bearing 185°). The route crosses from Sweden into Germany. 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 Malmö from Leipzig?

By road it is 898 km (558 miles) from Malmö to Leipzig; in a straight line it is 477 km (296 miles).

How long is the drive from Malmö to Leipzig?

About 9 h 10 min on the fastest route (898 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Leipzig from Malmö?

Leipzig is to the south of Malmö, at an initial bearing of 185°.

How long is the flight from Malmö to Leipzig?

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.