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Distance from Dresden to Braunschweig

Straight line

260 km
162 mi · 140 NM

By road

311 km
194 mi

Travel time

3 h 3 min
flight ≈ 50 min

Direction

WNW 303°
initial bearing

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How far is Dresden from Braunschweig?

Dresden (Germany) and Braunschweig (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 260 km in a straight line, that is 162 miles or 140 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Dresden to Braunschweig is 311 km (194 miles), about 3 h 3 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Dresden, Braunschweig lies to the north-west (initial bearing 303°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.6694°, 12.1541°.

A direct flight would take about 50 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 Braunschweig?

By road it is 311 km (194 miles) from Dresden to Braunschweig; in a straight line it is 260 km (162 miles).

How long is the drive from Dresden to Braunschweig?

About 3 h 3 min on the fastest route (311 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Braunschweig from Dresden?

Braunschweig is to the north-west of Dresden, at an initial bearing of 303°.

How long is the flight from Dresden to Braunschweig?

A direct flight would take about 50 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.