How far is Leipzig from Cologne?

The distance between Cologne (Cologne Bonn Airport) and Leipzig (Leipzig/Halle Airport) is 225 miles / 362 kilometers / 196 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cologne (CGN) to Leipzig (LEJ) is 306 miles / 493 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 52 minutes.

Distance from Cologne to Leipzig

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cologne to Leipzig. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 225.076 miles
• 362.225 kilometers
• 195.586 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula

• 224.386 miles
• 361.114 kilometers
• 194.986 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Cologne to Leipzig?

The estimated flight time from Cologne Bonn Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport is 55 minutes.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Leipzig?

There is no time difference between Cologne and Leipzig.

Flight carbon footprint between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)

On average, flying from Cologne to Leipzig generates about 58 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 58 kilograms equals 128 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cologne to Leipzig

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ).

Airport information

Origin	Cologne Bonn Airport
City:	Cologne
Country:	Germany
IATA Code:	CGN
ICAO Code:	EDDK
Coordinates:	50°51′57″N, 7°8′33″E

Destination	Leipzig/Halle Airport
City:	Leipzig
Country:	Germany
IATA Code:	LEJ
ICAO Code:	EDDP
Coordinates:	51°25′56″N, 12°14′29″E