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Distance from Dresden to Berlin

Straight line

165 km
103 mi · 89 NM

By road

190 km
118 mi

Travel time

2 h 11 min
flight ≈ 42 min

Direction

N 352°
initial bearing

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How far is Dresden from Berlin?

Dresden (Germany) and Berlin (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 165 km in a straight line, that is 103 miles or 89 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Dresden to Berlin is 190 km (118 miles), about 2 h 11 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 15% longer than the straight line.

From Dresden, Berlin lies to the north (initial bearing 352°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.7877°, 13.5771°.

A direct flight would take about 42 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 Dresden from Berlin?

By road it is 190 km (118 miles) from Dresden to Berlin; in a straight line it is 165 km (103 miles).

How long is the drive from Dresden to Berlin?

About 2 h 11 min on the fastest route (190 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Berlin from Dresden?

Berlin is to the north of Dresden, at an initial bearing of 352°.

How long is the flight from Dresden to Berlin?

A direct flight would take about 42 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.