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How far is Dresden from Saarbrücken?

The distance between Saarbrücken (Saarbrücken Airport) and Dresden (Dresden Airport) is 324 miles / 521 kilometers / 281 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Saarbrücken (SCN) to Dresden (DRS) is 395 miles / 636 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 16 minutes.

Saarbrücken Airport – Dresden Airport

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Distance from Saarbrücken to Dresden

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 323.748 miles
  • 521.022 kilometers
  • 281.329 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
  • 322.897 miles
  • 519.652 kilometers
  • 280.590 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 Saarbrücken to Dresden?

The estimated flight time from Saarbrücken Airport to Dresden Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.

What is the time difference between Saarbrücken and Dresden?

There is no time difference between Saarbrücken and Dresden.

Flight carbon footprint between Saarbrücken Airport (SCN) and Dresden Airport (DRS)

On average, flying from Saarbrücken to Dresden generates about 73 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 73 kilograms equals 160 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Saarbrücken to Dresden

See the map of the shortest flight path between Saarbrücken Airport (SCN) and Dresden Airport (DRS).

Airport information

Origin Saarbrücken Airport
City: Saarbrücken
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: SCN
ICAO Code: EDDR
Coordinates: 49°12′52″N, 7°6′34″E
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