Leipzig to Magdeburg distance
The distance from Leipzig (Germany) to Magdeburg (Germany) is 122 km by road, with a driving time of about 1 h 18 min. The straight-line distance is 101 km (63 miles); Magdeburg lies to the NNW of Leipzig.
Reverse direction: Magdeburg to Leipzig distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 101 km | 38 min |
| Car (road) | 122 km | 1 h 18 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Leipzig to Magdeburg would cost roughly 252–335 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 122 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.
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 |
Magdeburg
Magdeburg is located in Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 52° 6′ 47.43″ N, 11° 36′ 29.11″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 52.11 |
| Longitude | 11.61 |
| Region | Sachsen-Anhalt |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 244,329 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Leipzig and Magdeburg is at 51.73° N, 11.99° E.
The nearest town is Köthen (Anhalt), Anhalt-Bitterfeld, Sachsen-Anhalt — about 50 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Leipzig from Magdeburg?
By car it is 122 km, with a driving time of about 1 h 18 min. The straight-line distance between Leipzig and Magdeburg is 101 kilometres (63 miles or 54 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Leipzig to Magdeburg?
The driving distance is 122 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 1 h 18 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Magdeburg from Leipzig?
Magdeburg lies to the NNW (329°) as seen from Leipzig.
How long is a flight from Leipzig to Magdeburg?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 38 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Leipzig to Magdeburg cost?
Over 122 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Leipzig to Magdeburg would cost roughly 252–335 € 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 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 → Quedlinburg | 126 km |
| Leipzig → Weimar | 129 km |
| Leipzig → Erfurt | 147 km |
Distances from Magdeburg
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Magdeburg → Quedlinburg | 59 km |
| Magdeburg → Wolfsburg | 85 km |
| Magdeburg → Halle (Saale) | 85 km |
| Magdeburg → Wittenberg | 92 km |
| Magdeburg → Braunschweig | 94 km |
| Magdeburg → Salzgitter | 109 km |
| Magdeburg → Goslar | 115 km |
| Magdeburg → Potsdam | 127 km |