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How far is Leipzig from Frankfurt?

The distance between Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) and Leipzig (Leipzig/Halle Airport) is 189 miles / 304 kilometers / 164 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig (LEJ) is 242 miles / 390 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 49 minutes.

Frankfurt Airport – Leipzig/Halle Airport

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Distance from Frankfurt to Leipzig

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 189.105 miles
  • 304.335 kilometers
  • 164.328 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
  • 188.649 miles
  • 303.601 kilometers
  • 163.932 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 Frankfurt to Leipzig?

The estimated flight time from Frankfurt Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport is 51 minutes.

What is the time difference between Frankfurt and Leipzig?

There is no time difference between Frankfurt and Leipzig.

Flight carbon footprint between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)

On average, flying from Frankfurt to Leipzig generates about 53 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 53 kilograms equals 117 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Frankfurt to Leipzig

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

Airport information

Origin Frankfurt Airport
City: Frankfurt
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: FRA
ICAO Code: EDDF
Coordinates: 50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″E
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

Airlines flying from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig (LEJ)

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