How far is Dresden from Cardiff?

The distance between Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) and Dresden (Dresden Airport) is 741 miles / 1192 kilometers / 644 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cardiff (CWL) to Dresden (DRS) is 873 miles / 1405 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 49 minutes.

Distance from Cardiff to Dresden

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cardiff to Dresden. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 740.624 miles
• 1191.919 kilometers
• 643.585 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula

• 738.289 miles
• 1188.161 kilometers
• 641.556 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Cardiff to Dresden?

The estimated flight time from Cardiff Airport to Dresden Airport is 1 hour and 54 minutes.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Dresden?

The time difference between Cardiff and Dresden is 1 hour. Dresden is 1 hour ahead of Cardiff.

Flight carbon footprint between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Dresden Airport (DRS)

On average, flying from Cardiff to Dresden generates about 129 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 129 kilograms equals 284 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cardiff to Dresden

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Dresden Airport (DRS).

Airport information

Origin	Cardiff Airport
City:	Cardiff
Country:	United Kingdom
IATA Code:	CWL
ICAO Code:	EGFF
Coordinates:	51°23′48″N, 3°20′35″W

Destination	Dresden Airport
City:	Dresden
Country:	Germany
IATA Code:	DRS
ICAO Code:	EDDC
Coordinates:	51°7′58″N, 13°46′1″E