Distance from Prague to Leipzig
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How far is Prague from Leipzig?
Prague (Czechia) and Leipzig (Germany) 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, Prague to Leipzig is 254 km (158 miles), about 2 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.
From Prague, Leipzig lies to the north-west (initial bearing 315°). The route crosses from Czechia into Germany. 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 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
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
Frequently asked questions
How far is Prague from Leipzig?
By road it is 254 km (158 miles) from Prague to Leipzig; in a straight line it is 201 km (125 miles).
How long is the drive from Prague to Leipzig?
About 2 h 47 min on the fastest route (254 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Leipzig from Prague?
Leipzig is to the north-west of Prague, at an initial bearing of 315°.
How long is the flight from Prague to Leipzig?
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.