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Distance from Dresden to Wiesbaden

Straight line

403 km
251 mi · 218 NM

By road

485 km
302 mi

Travel time

4 h 49 min
flight ≈ 1 h

Direction

WSW 257°
initial bearing

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How far is Dresden from Wiesbaden?

Dresden (Germany) and Wiesbaden (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 403 km in a straight line, that is 251 miles or 218 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Dresden to Wiesbaden is 485 km (302 miles), about 4 h 49 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Dresden, Wiesbaden lies to the west (initial bearing 257°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 50.5990°, 10.9656°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h (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 Wiesbaden?

By road it is 485 km (302 miles) from Dresden to Wiesbaden; in a straight line it is 403 km (251 miles).

How long is the drive from Dresden to Wiesbaden?

About 4 h 49 min on the fastest route (485 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Wiesbaden from Dresden?

Wiesbaden is to the west of Dresden, at an initial bearing of 257°.

How long is the flight from Dresden to Wiesbaden?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 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.