Kiel to Leipzig distance
The distance from Kiel (Germany) to Leipzig (Germany) is 492 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 53 min. The straight-line distance is 365 km (227 miles); Leipzig lies to the SSE of Kiel.
Reverse direction: Leipzig to Kiel distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 365 km | 57 min |
| Car (road) | 492 km | 4 h 53 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Kiel to Leipzig would cost roughly 992–1334 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 492 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.
Kiel
Kiel is located in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 54° 19′ 23.85″ N, 10° 7′ 21.95″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 54.32 |
| Longitude | 10.12 |
| Region | Schleswig-Holstein |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 252,668 |
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 Kiel and Leipzig is at 52.84° N, 11.29° E.
The nearest town is Salzwedel, Sachsen-Anhalt — about 182 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Kiel from Leipzig?
By car it is 492 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 53 min. The straight-line distance between Kiel and Leipzig is 365 kilometres (227 miles or 197 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Kiel to Leipzig?
The driving distance is 492 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 53 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Leipzig from Kiel?
Leipzig lies to the SSE (155°) as seen from Kiel.
How long is a flight from Kiel to Leipzig?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 57 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Kiel to Leipzig cost?
Over 492 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Kiel to Leipzig would cost roughly 992–1334 € 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 Kiel
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Kiel → Lübeck | 88 km |
| Kiel → Hamburg | 96 km |
| Kiel → Timmendorfer Strand | 98 km |
| Kiel → Wismar | 145 km |
| Kiel → Lüneburg | ≈ 157 km |
| Kiel → Rostock | 202 km |
| Kiel → Bremen | 212 km |
| Kiel → Odense | 242 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 |