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Distance from Bonn to Dresden

Straight line

469 km
291 mi · 253 NM

By road

568 km
353 mi

Travel time

5 h 48 min
flight ≈ 1 h 5 min

Direction

E 83°
initial bearing

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How far is Bonn from Dresden?

Bonn (Germany) and Dresden (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 469 km in a straight line, that is 291 miles or 253 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bonn to Dresden is 568 km (353 miles), about 5 h 48 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Bonn, Dresden lies to the east (initial bearing 83°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 50.9398°, 10.4056°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 5 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Bonn from Dresden?

By road it is 568 km (353 miles) from Bonn to Dresden; in a straight line it is 469 km (291 miles).

How long is the drive from Bonn to Dresden?

About 5 h 48 min on the fastest route (568 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Dresden from Bonn?

Dresden is to the east of Bonn, at an initial bearing of 83°.

How long is the flight from Bonn to Dresden?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 5 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.