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How far is Moscow from Leipzig?

The distance between Leipzig (Leipzig/Halle Airport) and Moscow (Sheremetyevo International Airport) is 1073 miles / 1726 kilometers / 932 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Leipzig (LEJ) to Moscow (SVO) is 1225 miles / 1972 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 57 minutes.

Leipzig/Halle Airport – Sheremetyevo International Airport

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Distance from Leipzig to Moscow

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1072.797 miles
  • 1726.500 kilometers
  • 932.235 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
  • 1069.486 miles
  • 1721.170 kilometers
  • 929.358 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 Moscow?

The estimated flight time from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Sheremetyevo International Airport is 2 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) and Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO)

On average, flying from Leipzig to Moscow generates about 155 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 155 kilograms equals 342 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 Moscow

See the map of the shortest flight path between Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) and Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Sheremetyevo International Airport
City: Moscow
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: SVO
ICAO Code: UUEE
Coordinates: 55°58′21″N, 37°24′52″E