Air Miles Calculator logo

How far is Cardiff from Dresden?

The distance between Dresden (Dresden Airport) and Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) is 741 miles / 1192 kilometers / 644 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dresden (DRS) to Cardiff (CWL) is 870 miles / 1400 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 51 minutes.

Dresden Airport – Cardiff Airport

Distance arrow
741
Miles
Distance arrow
1192
Kilometers
Distance arrow
644
Nautical miles

Search flights

Distance from Dresden to Cardiff

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Dresden to Cardiff. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 740.624 miles
  • 1191.919 kilometers
  • 643.585 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
  • 738.289 miles
  • 1188.161 kilometers
  • 641.556 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 Cardiff?

The estimated flight time from Dresden Airport to Cardiff Airport is 1 hour and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dresden Airport (DRS) and Cardiff Airport (CWL)

On average, flying from Dresden to Cardiff generates about 129 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 129 kilograms equals 284 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 Cardiff

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dresden Airport (DRS) and Cardiff Airport (CWL).

Airport information

Origin Dresden Airport
City: Dresden
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: DRS
ICAO Code: EDDC
Coordinates: 51°7′58″N, 13°46′1″E
Destination Cardiff Airport
City: Cardiff
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: CWL
ICAO Code: EGFF
Coordinates: 51°23′48″N, 3°20′35″W