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How far is London from Dresden?

The distance between Dresden (Dresden Airport) and London (London Gatwick Airport) is 606 miles / 975 kilometers / 527 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dresden (DRS) to London (LGW) is 710 miles / 1143 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 48 minutes.

Dresden Airport – London Gatwick Airport

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Distance from Dresden to London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 606.058 miles
  • 975.356 kilometers
  • 526.650 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
  • 604.151 miles
  • 972.286 kilometers
  • 524.993 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 Dresden to London?

The estimated flight time from Dresden Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 1 hour and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dresden Airport (DRS) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

On average, flying from Dresden to London generates about 113 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 113 kilograms equals 250 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Dresden to London

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dresden Airport (DRS) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW).

Airport information

Origin Dresden Airport
City: Dresden
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: DRS
ICAO Code: EDDC
Coordinates: 51°7′58″N, 13°46′1″E
Destination London Gatwick Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LGW
ICAO Code: EGKK
Coordinates: 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W