Distance from Leipzig to Nürnberg
How far is it from Leipzig to Nürnberg? About 142 mi in a straight line and 185 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Leipzig and Nürnberg are about 142 mi (229 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 185 mi (297 km), a drive of about 3 hr 18 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 46 min.
| Straight-line distance | 142 mi / 229 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 185 mi / 297 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 3 hr 18 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 46 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $23 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 50.399, 11.712 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Leipzig to Nürnberg is about 142 mi (229 km) in a straight line, and roughly 185 mi (297 km) by road.