Distance from Dresden to London
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How far is Dresden from London?
Dresden (Germany) and London (United Kingdom) are quite far apart: 967 km in a straight line, that is 601 miles or 522 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Dresden to London is 1,142 km (710 miles), about 12 h 21 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.
From Dresden, London lies to the west (initial bearing 278°). The route crosses from Germany into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 51.4847°, 6.8410°.
A direct flight would take about 1 h 43 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Dresden
- Dresden – Chemnitz 62 km
- Dresden – Leipzig 101 km
- Dresden – Prague 117 km
- Dresden – Halle (Saale) 131 km
- Dresden – Berlin 165 km
- Dresden – Magdeburg 189 km
- Dresden – Erfurt 189 km
- Dresden – Wrocław 230 km
- Dresden – Nürnberg 259 km
Other distances from London
- London – City of Westminster 1 km
- London – Islington 3 km
- London – Archway 7 km
- London – Bexley 20 km
- London – Luton 46 km
- London – Southend-on-Sea 58 km
- London – Reading 59 km
- London – Milton Keynes 73 km
- London – Northampton 97 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dresden from London?
By road it is 1,142 km (710 miles) from Dresden to London; in a straight line it is 967 km (601 miles).
How long is the drive from Dresden to London?
About 12 h 21 min on the fastest route (1,142 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is London from Dresden?
London is to the west of Dresden, at an initial bearing of 278°.
How long is the flight from Dresden to London?
A direct flight would take about 1 h 43 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.