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Distance from Linz to Dresden

Straight line

308 km
191 mi · 166 NM

By road

387 km
241 mi

Travel time

4 h 34 min
flight ≈ 53 min

Direction

N 353°
initial bearing

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How far is Linz from Dresden?

Linz (Austria) and Dresden (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 308 km in a straight line, that is 191 miles or 166 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Linz to Dresden is 387 km (241 miles), about 4 h 34 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Linz, Dresden lies to the north (initial bearing 353°). The route crosses from Austria into Germany. The halfway point is at 49.6790°, 14.0199°.

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 Linz from Dresden?

By road it is 387 km (241 miles) from Linz to Dresden; in a straight line it is 308 km (191 miles).

How long is the drive from Linz to Dresden?

About 4 h 34 min on the fastest route (387 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Dresden from Linz?

Dresden is to the north of Linz, at an initial bearing of 353°.

How long is the flight from Linz 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.