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Distance from Stuttgart to Leipzig

Straight line

365 km
227 mi · 197 NM

By road

477 km
296 mi

Travel time

4 h 52 min
flight ≈ 57 min

Direction

NE 38°
initial bearing

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How far is Stuttgart from Leipzig?

Stuttgart (Germany) and Leipzig (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 365 km in a straight line, that is 227 miles or 197 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Stuttgart to Leipzig is 477 km (296 miles), about 4 h 52 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From Stuttgart, Leipzig lies to the north-east (initial bearing 38°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 50.0719°, 10.7316°.

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 Stuttgart from Leipzig?

By road it is 477 km (296 miles) from Stuttgart to Leipzig; in a straight line it is 365 km (227 miles).

How long is the drive from Stuttgart to Leipzig?

About 4 h 52 min on the fastest route (477 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Leipzig from Stuttgart?

Leipzig is to the north-east of Stuttgart, at an initial bearing of 38°.

How long is the flight from Stuttgart 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.