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How far is Leipzig from Zurich?

The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Leipzig (Leipzig/Halle Airport) is 321 miles / 516 kilometers / 279 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Zurich (ZRH) to Leipzig (LEJ) is 431 miles / 693 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 51 minutes.

Zurich Airport – Leipzig/Halle Airport

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Distance from Zurich to Leipzig

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 320.628 miles
  • 516.001 kilometers
  • 278.618 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
  • 320.317 miles
  • 515.500 kilometers
  • 278.348 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 Zurich to Leipzig?

The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.

What is the time difference between Zurich and Leipzig?

There is no time difference between Zurich and Leipzig.

Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)

On average, flying from Zurich to Leipzig generates about 72 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 72 kilograms equals 159 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Zurich to Leipzig

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

Airport information

Origin Zurich Airport
City: Zurich
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: ZRH
ICAO Code: LSZH
Coordinates: 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″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