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Distance from Ostrava to Dresden

Straight line

350 km
217 mi · 189 NM

By road

492 km
305 mi

Travel time

5 h 2 min
flight ≈ 56 min

Direction

WNW 295°
initial bearing

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How far is Ostrava from Dresden?

Ostrava (Czechia) and Dresden (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 350 km in a straight line, that is 217 miles or 189 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Ostrava to Dresden is 492 km (305 miles), about 5 h 2 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 41% longer than the straight line.

From Ostrava, Dresden lies to the north-west (initial bearing 295°). The route crosses from Czechia into Germany. The halfway point is at 50.4649°, 16.0394°.

A direct flight would take about 56 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 Ostrava from Dresden?

By road it is 492 km (305 miles) from Ostrava to Dresden; in a straight line it is 350 km (217 miles).

How long is the drive from Ostrava to Dresden?

About 5 h 2 min on the fastest route (492 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Dresden from Ostrava?

Dresden is to the north-west of Ostrava, at an initial bearing of 295°.

How long is the flight from Ostrava to Dresden?

A direct flight would take about 56 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.