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How far is Altenburg from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Altenburg (Leipzig–Altenburg Airport) is 552 miles / 889 kilometers / 480 nautical miles.

The driving distance from London (LGW) to Altenburg (AOC) is 668 miles / 1075 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 17 minutes.

London Gatwick Airport – Leipzig–Altenburg Airport

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Distance from London to Altenburg

There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Altenburg. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 552.472 miles
  • 889.117 kilometers
  • 480.085 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
  • 550.736 miles
  • 886.324 kilometers
  • 478.577 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 London to Altenburg?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Leipzig–Altenburg Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Leipzig–Altenburg Airport (AOC)

On average, flying from London to Altenburg generates about 106 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 106 kilograms equals 234 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from London to Altenburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Leipzig–Altenburg Airport (AOC).

Airport information

Origin London Gatwick Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LGW
ICAO Code: EGKK
Coordinates: 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W
Destination Leipzig–Altenburg Airport
City: Altenburg
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: AOC
ICAO Code: EDAC
Coordinates: 50°58′55″N, 12°30′22″E