How far is Dresden from Cologne?
The distance between Cologne (Cologne Bonn Airport) and Dresden (Dresden Airport) is 289 miles / 466 kilometers / 252 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cologne (CGN) to Dresden (DRS) is 354 miles / 570 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 46 minutes.
Cologne Bonn Airport – Dresden Airport
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Distance from Cologne to Dresden
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cologne to Dresden. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 289.445 miles
- 465.817 kilometers
- 251.521 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- 288.540 miles
- 464.360 kilometers
- 250.734 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 Cologne to Dresden?
The estimated flight time from Cologne Bonn Airport to Dresden Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cologne and Dresden?
Flight carbon footprint between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Dresden Airport (DRS)
On average, flying from Cologne to Dresden generates about 68 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 68 kilograms equals 149 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Cologne to Dresden
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Dresden Airport (DRS).
Airport information
| Origin | Cologne Bonn Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cologne |
| Country: | Germany  |
| IATA Code: | CGN |
| ICAO Code: | EDDK |
| Coordinates: | 50°51′57″N, 7°8′33″E |
| Destination | Dresden Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dresden |
| Country: | Germany |
| IATA Code: | DRS |
| ICAO Code: | EDDC |
| Coordinates: | 51°7′58″N, 13°46′1″E |