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Distance from Dresden to Wrocław

Straight line

231 km
144 mi · 125 NM

By road

268 km
167 mi

Travel time

3 h 3 min
flight ≈ 47 min

Direction

E 87°
initial bearing

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How far is Dresden from Wrocław?

Dresden (Germany) and Wrocław (Poland) are a medium distance apart: 231 km in a straight line, that is 144 miles or 125 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Dresden to Wrocław is 268 km (167 miles), about 3 h 3 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 16% longer than the straight line.

From Dresden, Wrocław lies to the east (initial bearing 87°). The route crosses from Germany into Poland. The halfway point is at 51.0870°, 15.3850°.

A direct flight would take about 47 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 Wrocław?

By road it is 268 km (167 miles) from Dresden to Wrocław; in a straight line it is 231 km (144 miles).

How long is the drive from Dresden to Wrocław?

About 3 h 3 min on the fastest route (268 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Wrocław from Dresden?

Wrocław is to the east of Dresden, at an initial bearing of 87°.

How long is the flight from Dresden to Wrocław?

A direct flight would take about 47 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.