EN RO

Distance from Dresden to Vienna

Straight line

369 km
229 mi · 199 NM

By road

474 km
294 mi

Travel time

5 h 26 min
flight ≈ 58 min

Direction

SSE 148°
initial bearing

Open in the calculator (stops, directions, fuel cost) → Vienna → Dresden

How far is Dresden from Vienna?

Dresden (Germany) and Vienna (Austria) are a medium distance apart: 369 km in a straight line, that is 229 miles or 199 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Dresden to Vienna is 474 km (294 miles), about 5 h 26 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Dresden, Vienna lies to the south-east (initial bearing 148°). The route crosses from Germany into Austria. The halfway point is at 49.6372°, 15.0936°.

A direct flight would take about 58 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 Vienna?

By road it is 474 km (294 miles) from Dresden to Vienna; in a straight line it is 369 km (229 miles).

How long is the drive from Dresden to Vienna?

About 5 h 26 min on the fastest route (474 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Vienna from Dresden?

Vienna is to the south-east of Dresden, at an initial bearing of 148°.

How long is the flight from Dresden to Vienna?

A direct flight would take about 58 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.