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Distance from Wuppertal to Leipzig

Straight line

364 km
226 mi · 197 NM

By road

453 km
282 mi

Travel time

4 h 30 min
flight ≈ 57 min

Direction

E 87°
initial bearing

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How far is Wuppertal from Leipzig?

Wuppertal (Germany) and Leipzig (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 364 km in a straight line, that is 226 miles or 197 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Wuppertal to Leipzig is 453 km (282 miles), about 4 h 30 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Wuppertal, Leipzig lies to the east (initial bearing 87°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.3270°, 9.7574°.

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 Wuppertal from Leipzig?

By road it is 453 km (282 miles) from Wuppertal to Leipzig; in a straight line it is 364 km (226 miles).

How long is the drive from Wuppertal to Leipzig?

About 4 h 30 min on the fastest route (453 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Leipzig from Wuppertal?

Leipzig is to the east of Wuppertal, at an initial bearing of 87°.

How long is the flight from Wuppertal 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.