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Distance from Hannover to Dresden

Straight line

313 km
195 mi · 169 NM

By road

365 km
227 mi

Travel time

3 h 37 min
flight ≈ 53 min

Direction

ESE 116°
initial bearing

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How far is Hannover from Dresden?

Hannover (Germany) and Dresden (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 313 km in a straight line, that is 195 miles or 169 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Hannover to Dresden is 365 km (227 miles), about 3 h 37 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 17% longer than the straight line.

From Hannover, Dresden lies to the south-east (initial bearing 116°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.7277°, 11.7650°.

A direct flight would take about 53 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 Hannover from Dresden?

By road it is 365 km (227 miles) from Hannover to Dresden; in a straight line it is 313 km (195 miles).

How long is the drive from Hannover to Dresden?

About 3 h 37 min on the fastest route (365 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Dresden from Hannover?

Dresden is to the south-east of Hannover, at an initial bearing of 116°.

How long is the flight from Hannover to Dresden?

A direct flight would take about 53 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.