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Distance from Stuttgart to Dresden

Straight line

413 km
257 mi · 223 NM

By road

507 km
315 mi

Travel time

5 h 13 min
flight ≈ 1 h 1 min

Direction

NE 51°
initial bearing

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How far is Stuttgart from Dresden?

Stuttgart (Germany) and Dresden (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 413 km in a straight line, that is 257 miles or 223 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Stuttgart to Dresden is 507 km (315 miles), about 5 h 13 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Stuttgart, Dresden lies to the north-east (initial bearing 51°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 49.9390°, 11.4040°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 1 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 Stuttgart from Dresden?

By road it is 507 km (315 miles) from Stuttgart to Dresden; in a straight line it is 413 km (257 miles).

How long is the drive from Stuttgart to Dresden?

About 5 h 13 min on the fastest route (507 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Dresden from Stuttgart?

Dresden is to the north-east of Stuttgart, at an initial bearing of 51°.

How long is the flight from Stuttgart to Dresden?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 1 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.