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How far is Dresden from Edinburgh?

The distance between Edinburgh (Edinburgh Airport) and Dresden (Dresden Airport) is 778 miles / 1252 kilometers / 676 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Edinburgh (EDI) to Dresden (DRS) is 1112 miles / 1789 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 11 minutes.

Edinburgh Airport – Dresden Airport

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1252
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676
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Distance from Edinburgh to Dresden

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 777.923 miles
  • 1251.946 kilometers
  • 675.997 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
  • 775.710 miles
  • 1248.385 kilometers
  • 674.074 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 Edinburgh to Dresden?

The estimated flight time from Edinburgh Airport to Dresden Airport is 1 hour and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Dresden Airport (DRS)

On average, flying from Edinburgh to Dresden generates about 133 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 133 kilograms equals 293 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Edinburgh to Dresden

See the map of the shortest flight path between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Dresden Airport (DRS).

Airport information

Origin Edinburgh Airport
City: Edinburgh
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: EDI
ICAO Code: EGPH
Coordinates: 55°57′0″N, 3°22′20″W
Destination Dresden Airport
City: Dresden
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: DRS
ICAO Code: EDDC
Coordinates: 51°7′58″N, 13°46′1″E