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Distance from Wuppertal to Dresden

Straight line

461 km
287 mi · 249 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 1 h 5 min

Direction

E 90°
initial bearing

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How far is Wuppertal from Dresden?

Wuppertal (Germany) and Dresden (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 461 km in a straight line, that is 287 miles or 249 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Wuppertal, Dresden lies to the east (initial bearing 90°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 51.1999°, 10.4506°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 5 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 Wuppertal from Dresden?

The straight-line distance between Wuppertal and Dresden is 461 km (287 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Dresden from Wuppertal?

Dresden is to the east of Wuppertal, at an initial bearing of 90°.

How long is the flight from Wuppertal to Dresden?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 5 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.