Distance between Dresden (DRS) and Frankfurt (FRA)
Flight distance from Dresden to Frankfurt (Dresden Airport – Frankfurt Airport) is 242 miles / 390 kilometers / 211 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 57 minutes.
Driving distance from Dresden (DRS) to Frankfurt (FRA) is 293 miles / 471 kilometers and travel time by car is about 4 hours 26 minutes.
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How far is Frankfurt from Dresden?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Dresden and Frankfurt. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 242.242 miles
- 389.851 kilometers
- 210.503 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 241.553 miles
- 388.742 kilometers
- 209.904 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).
Airport information
| A | Dresden Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dresden |
| Country: | Germany  |
| IATA Code: | DRS |
| ICAO Code: | EDDC |
| Coordinates: | 51°7′58″N, 13°46′1″E |
| B | Frankfurt Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Frankfurt |
| Country: | Germany |
| IATA Code: | FRA |
| ICAO Code: | EDDF |
| Coordinates: | 50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″E |
Time difference and current local times
There is no time difference between Dresden and Frankfurt.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 61 kg (134 pounds).
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