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How far is Altenburg from London?

The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and Altenburg (Leipzig–Altenburg Airport) is 563 miles / 906 kilometers / 489 nautical miles.

The driving distance from London (LHR) to Altenburg (AOC) is 692 miles / 1113 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 46 minutes.

London Heathrow Airport – Leipzig–Altenburg Airport

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Distance from London to Altenburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 563.180 miles
  • 906.351 kilometers
  • 489.390 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
  • 561.411 miles
  • 903.503 kilometers
  • 487.852 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 Altenburg?

The estimated flight time from London Heathrow Airport to Leipzig–Altenburg Airport is 1 hour and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Leipzig–Altenburg Airport (AOC)

On average, flying from London to Altenburg generates about 108 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 108 kilograms equals 238 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 Altenburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Leipzig–Altenburg Airport (AOC).

Airport information

Origin London Heathrow Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LHR
ICAO Code: EGLL
Coordinates: 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W
Destination Leipzig–Altenburg Airport
City: Altenburg
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: AOC
ICAO Code: EDAC
Coordinates: 50°58′55″N, 12°30′22″E