How far is Cologne from Leipzig?

The distance between Leipzig (Leipzig/Halle Airport) and Cologne (Cologne Bonn Airport) is 225 miles / 362 kilometers / 196 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Leipzig (LEJ) to Cologne (CGN) is 304 miles / 490 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 59 minutes.

Distance from Leipzig to Cologne

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 225.076 miles
• 362.225 kilometers
• 195.586 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

• 224.386 miles
• 361.114 kilometers
• 194.986 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 Leipzig to Cologne?

The estimated flight time from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is 55 minutes.

What is the time difference between Leipzig and Cologne?

There is no time difference between Leipzig and Cologne.

Flight carbon footprint between Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

On average, flying from Leipzig to Cologne generates about 58 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 58 kilograms equals 128 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Leipzig to Cologne

See the map of the shortest flight path between Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).

Airport information

Origin	Leipzig/Halle Airport
City:	Leipzig
Country:	Germany
IATA Code:	LEJ
ICAO Code:	EDDP
Coordinates:	51°25′56″N, 12°14′29″E

Destination	Cologne Bonn Airport
City:	Cologne
Country:	Germany
IATA Code:	CGN
ICAO Code:	EDDK
Coordinates:	50°51′57″N, 7°8′33″E