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Distance from Mönchengladbach to Dresden

Straight line

511 km
317 mi · 276 NM

By road

617 km
383 mi

Travel time

6 h 12 min
flight ≈ 1 h 8 min

Direction

E 89°
initial bearing

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How far is Mönchengladbach from Dresden?

Mönchengladbach (Germany) and Dresden (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 511 km in a straight line, that is 317 miles or 276 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Mönchengladbach to Dresden is 617 km (383 miles), about 6 h 12 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Mönchengladbach, Dresden lies to the east (initial bearing 89°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.1749°, 10.0953°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 8 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 Mönchengladbach from Dresden?

By road it is 617 km (383 miles) from Mönchengladbach to Dresden; in a straight line it is 511 km (317 miles).

How long is the drive from Mönchengladbach to Dresden?

About 6 h 12 min on the fastest route (617 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Dresden from Mönchengladbach?

Dresden is to the east of Mönchengladbach, at an initial bearing of 89°.

How long is the flight from Mönchengladbach to Dresden?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 8 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.