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Distance from Münster to Leipzig

Straight line

336 km
209 mi · 181 NM

By road

452 km
281 mi

Travel time

4 h 26 min
flight ≈ 55 min

Direction

E 100°
initial bearing

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How far is Münster from Leipzig?

Münster (Germany) and Leipzig (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 336 km in a straight line, that is 209 miles or 181 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Münster to Leipzig is 452 km (281 miles), about 4 h 26 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 35% longer than the straight line.

From Münster, Leipzig lies to the east (initial bearing 100°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.6749°, 10.0148°.

A direct flight would take about 55 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 Münster from Leipzig?

By road it is 452 km (281 miles) from Münster to Leipzig; in a straight line it is 336 km (209 miles).

How long is the drive from Münster to Leipzig?

About 4 h 26 min on the fastest route (452 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Leipzig from Münster?

Leipzig is to the east of Münster, at an initial bearing of 100°.

How long is the flight from Münster to Leipzig?

A direct flight would take about 55 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.