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Distance from Mönchengladbach to Leipzig

Straight line

414 km
257 mi · 224 NM

By road

519 km
323 mi

Travel time

5 h 15 min
flight ≈ 1 h 1 min

Direction

E 85°
initial bearing

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How far is Mönchengladbach from Leipzig?

Mönchengladbach (Germany) and Leipzig (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 414 km in a straight line, that is 257 miles or 224 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Mönchengladbach to Leipzig is 519 km (323 miles), about 5 h 15 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Mönchengladbach, Leipzig lies to the east (initial bearing 85°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.3000°, 9.4015°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 1 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 Mönchengladbach from Leipzig?

By road it is 519 km (323 miles) from Mönchengladbach to Leipzig; in a straight line it is 414 km (257 miles).

How long is the drive from Mönchengladbach to Leipzig?

About 5 h 15 min on the fastest route (519 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Leipzig from Mönchengladbach?

Leipzig is to the east of Mönchengladbach, at an initial bearing of 85°.

How long is the flight from Mönchengladbach to Leipzig?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 1 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.