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How far is London from Dresden?

The distance between Dresden (Dresden Airport) and London (London Heathrow Airport) is 616 miles / 992 kilometers / 535 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dresden (DRS) to London (LHR) is 735 miles / 1183 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 16 minutes.

Dresden Airport – London Heathrow Airport

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Distance from Dresden to London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 616.095 miles
  • 991.509 kilometers
  • 535.372 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
  • 614.153 miles
  • 988.383 kilometers
  • 533.684 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 London?

The estimated flight time from Dresden Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 1 hour and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dresden Airport (DRS) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

On average, flying from Dresden to London generates about 115 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 115 kilograms equals 253 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 London

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dresden Airport (DRS) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

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 London Heathrow Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LHR
ICAO Code: EGLL
Coordinates: 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W