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Distance from Dresden to Ostrava

Straight line

350 km
217 mi · 189 NM

By road

490 km
304 mi

Travel time

5 h 1 min
flight ≈ 56 min

Direction

ESE 111°
initial bearing

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How far is Dresden from Ostrava?

Dresden (Germany) and Ostrava (Czechia) are a medium distance apart: 350 km in a straight line, that is 217 miles or 189 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Dresden to Ostrava is 490 km (304 miles), about 5 h 1 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 40% longer than the straight line.

From Dresden, Ostrava lies to the east (initial bearing 111°). The route crosses from Germany into Czechia. The halfway point is at 50.4649°, 16.0394°.

A direct flight would take about 56 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 Ostrava?

By road it is 490 km (304 miles) from Dresden to Ostrava; in a straight line it is 350 km (217 miles).

How long is the drive from Dresden to Ostrava?

About 5 h 1 min on the fastest route (490 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Ostrava from Dresden?

Ostrava is to the east of Dresden, at an initial bearing of 111°.

How long is the flight from Dresden to Ostrava?

A direct flight would take about 56 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.