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Distance from Dresden to Wuppertal

Straight line

461 km
287 mi · 249 NM

By road

556 km
346 mi

Travel time

5 h 33 min
flight ≈ 1 h 5 min

Direction

W 275°
initial bearing

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How far is Dresden from Wuppertal?

Dresden (Germany) and Wuppertal (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 461 km in a straight line, that is 287 miles or 249 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Dresden to Wuppertal is 556 km (346 miles), about 5 h 33 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Dresden, Wuppertal lies to the west (initial bearing 275°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.1999°, 10.4506°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 5 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 Wuppertal?

By road it is 556 km (346 miles) from Dresden to Wuppertal; in a straight line it is 461 km (287 miles).

How long is the drive from Dresden to Wuppertal?

About 5 h 33 min on the fastest route (556 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Wuppertal from Dresden?

Wuppertal is to the west of Dresden, at an initial bearing of 275°.

How long is the flight from Dresden to Wuppertal?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 5 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.