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Distance from Dresden to Münster

Straight line

436 km
271 mi · 236 NM

By road

554 km
344 mi

Travel time

5 h 21 min
flight ≈ 1 h 3 min

Direction

WNW 286°
initial bearing

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How far is Dresden from Münster?

Dresden (Germany) and Münster (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 436 km in a straight line, that is 271 miles or 236 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Dresden to Münster is 554 km (344 miles), about 5 h 21 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Dresden, Münster lies to the west (initial bearing 286°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.5463°, 10.7126°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 3 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 Münster?

By road it is 554 km (344 miles) from Dresden to Münster; in a straight line it is 436 km (271 miles).

How long is the drive from Dresden to Münster?

About 5 h 21 min on the fastest route (554 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Münster from Dresden?

Münster is to the west of Dresden, at an initial bearing of 286°.

How long is the flight from Dresden to Münster?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 3 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.