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How far is Leipzig from Cardiff?

The distance between Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) and Leipzig (Leipzig/Halle Airport) is 672 miles / 1082 kilometers / 584 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cardiff (CWL) to Leipzig (LEJ) is 805 miles / 1296 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 49 minutes.

Cardiff Airport – Leipzig/Halle Airport

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Distance from Cardiff to Leipzig

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 672.453 miles
  • 1082.208 kilometers
  • 584.346 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
  • 670.326 miles
  • 1078.786 kilometers
  • 582.498 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 Cardiff to Leipzig?

The estimated flight time from Cardiff Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport is 1 hour and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)

On average, flying from Cardiff to Leipzig generates about 121 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 121 kilograms equals 268 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cardiff to Leipzig

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ).

Airport information

Origin Cardiff Airport
City: Cardiff
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: CWL
ICAO Code: EGFF
Coordinates: 51°23′48″N, 3°20′35″W
Destination Leipzig/Halle Airport
City: Leipzig
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: LEJ
ICAO Code: EDDP
Coordinates: 51°25′56″N, 12°14′29″E