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How far is Leipzig from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Leipzig (Leipzig/Halle Airport) is 539 miles / 867 kilometers / 468 nautical miles.

The driving distance from London (LGW) to Leipzig (LEJ) is 644 miles / 1037 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 44 minutes.

London Gatwick Airport – Leipzig/Halle Airport

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Distance from London to Leipzig

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 538.584 miles
  • 866.768 kilometers
  • 468.017 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
  • 536.887 miles
  • 864.036 kilometers
  • 466.542 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 Leipzig?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport is 1 hour and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)

On average, flying from London to Leipzig generates about 104 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 104 kilograms equals 230 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 Leipzig

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ).

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