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How far is Dresden from London?

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

The driving distance from London (LHR) to Dresden (DRS) is 736 miles / 1184 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 13 minutes.

London Heathrow Airport – Dresden Airport

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Distance from London to Dresden

There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Dresden. 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 London to Dresden?

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

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

On average, flying from London to Dresden 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 London to Dresden

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

Airport information

Origin 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
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