How far is Cologne from Dresden?
The distance between Dresden (Dresden Airport) and Cologne (Cologne Bonn Airport) is 289 miles / 466 kilometers / 252 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Dresden (DRS) to Cologne (CGN) is 355 miles / 572 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 44 minutes.
Dresden Airport – Cologne Bonn Airport
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Distance from Dresden to Cologne
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Dresden to Cologne. 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 Dresden to Cologne?
The estimated flight time from Dresden Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Dresden and Cologne?
Flight carbon footprint between Dresden Airport (DRS) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
On average, flying from Dresden to Cologne 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 Dresden to Cologne
See the map of the shortest flight path between Dresden Airport (DRS) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).
Airport information
| Origin | Dresden Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dresden |
| Country: | Germany  |
| IATA Code: | DRS |
| ICAO Code: | EDDC |
| Coordinates: | 51°7′58″N, 13°46′1″E |
| Destination | Cologne Bonn Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cologne |
| Country: | Germany |
| IATA Code: | CGN |
| ICAO Code: | EDDK |
| Coordinates: | 50°51′57″N, 7°8′33″E |