Distance from Wrocław to Dresden
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How far is Wrocław from Dresden?
Wrocław (Poland) and Dresden (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 231 km in a straight line, that is 144 miles or 125 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Wrocław to Dresden is 268 km (166 miles), about 3 h by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 16% longer than the straight line.
From Wrocław, Dresden lies to the west (initial bearing 270°). The route crosses from Poland into Germany. The halfway point is at 51.0870°, 15.3850°.
A direct flight would take about 47 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Wrocław
- Wrocław – Poznań 145 km
- Wrocław – Częstochowa 150 km
- Wrocław – Ostrava 166 km
- Wrocław – Katowice 169 km
- Wrocław – Sosnowiec 172 km
- Wrocław – Łódź 185 km
- Wrocław – Brno 214 km
- Wrocław – Prague 216 km
Other distances from Dresden
- Dresden – Chemnitz 62 km
- Dresden – Leipzig 101 km
- Dresden – Prague 117 km
- Dresden – Halle (Saale) 131 km
- Dresden – Berlin 165 km
- Dresden – Magdeburg 189 km
- Dresden – Erfurt 189 km
- Dresden – Nürnberg 259 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Wrocław from Dresden?
By road it is 268 km (166 miles) from Wrocław to Dresden; in a straight line it is 231 km (144 miles).
How long is the drive from Wrocław to Dresden?
About 3 h on the fastest route (268 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Dresden from Wrocław?
Dresden is to the west of Wrocław, at an initial bearing of 270°.
How long is the flight from Wrocław to Dresden?
A direct flight would take about 47 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.