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How far is Leipzig from Edinburgh?

The distance between Edinburgh (Edinburgh Airport) and Leipzig (Leipzig/Halle Airport) is 711 miles / 1144 kilometers / 618 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Edinburgh (EDI) to Leipzig (LEJ) is 1044 miles / 1680 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 11 minutes.

Edinburgh Airport – Leipzig/Halle Airport

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Distance from Edinburgh to Leipzig

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 710.879 miles
  • 1144.049 kilometers
  • 617.737 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
  • 708.865 miles
  • 1140.808 kilometers
  • 615.987 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 Edinburgh to Leipzig?

The estimated flight time from Edinburgh Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport is 1 hour and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)

On average, flying from Edinburgh to Leipzig generates about 126 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 126 kilograms equals 277 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Edinburgh to Leipzig

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

Airport information

Origin Edinburgh Airport
City: Edinburgh
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: EDI
ICAO Code: EGPH
Coordinates: 55°57′0″N, 3°22′20″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