Hanover to Leipzig distance
The distance from Hanover (Germany) to Leipzig (Germany) is 266 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 39 min. The straight-line distance is 215 km (134 miles); Leipzig lies to the ESE of Hanover.
Reverse direction: Leipzig to Hanover distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 215 km | 46 min |
| Car (road) | 266 km | 2 h 39 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Hanover to Leipzig would cost roughly 540–724 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 266 km by road.
Estimated cost of a regular metered taxi under the municipal tariff (base fare + per-kilometre rate, 2026). Tariffs are set per municipality by ordinance and may differ; only the meter in the vehicle is binding. Not a booking, no guarantee.
Hanover
Hanover is located in Niedersachsen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 52° 22′ 33.21″ N, 9° 43′ 55.24″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 52.38 |
| Longitude | 9.73 |
| Region | Niedersachsen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 522,131 |
Leipzig
Leipzig is located in Sachsen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 20′ 22.90″ N, 12° 22′ 23.07″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.34 |
| Longitude | 12.37 |
| Region | Sachsen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 611,850 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Hanover and Leipzig is at 51.87° N, 11.07° E.
The nearest town is Harsleben, Landkreis Harz, Sachsen-Anhalt — about 107 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Hanover from Leipzig?
By car it is 266 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 39 min. The straight-line distance between Hanover and Leipzig is 215 kilometres (134 miles or 116 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Hanover to Leipzig?
The driving distance is 266 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 39 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Leipzig from Hanover?
Leipzig lies to the ESE (121°) as seen from Hanover.
How long is a flight from Hanover to Leipzig?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 46 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Hanover to Leipzig cost?
Over 266 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Hanover to Leipzig would cost roughly 540–724 € under the municipal tariff — base fare plus per-kilometre rate, 2026. Surcharges, waiting time and luggage are not included; only the meter in the vehicle is binding.
Distances from Hanover
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Hanover → Hildesheim | 37 km |
| Hanover → Braunschweig | 71 km |
| Hanover → Salzgitter | 71 km |
| Hanover → Wolfsburg | 92 km |
| Hanover → Goslar | 92 km |
| Hanover → Bielefeld | 109 km |
| Hanover → Göttingen | 127 km |
| Hanover → Bremen | 128 km |
Distances from Leipzig
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Leipzig → Halle (Saale) | 40 km |
| Leipzig → Wittenberg | 70 km |
| Leipzig → Chemnitz | 83 km |
| Leipzig → Jena | 94 km |
| Leipzig → Dresden | 113 km |
| Leipzig → Magdeburg | 122 km |
| Leipzig → Quedlinburg | 126 km |
| Leipzig → Weimar | 129 km |