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How far is Dresden from Frankfurt?

The distance between Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) and Dresden (Dresden Airport) is 242 miles / 390 kilometers / 211 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden (DRS) is 293 miles / 471 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 35 minutes.

Frankfurt Airport – Dresden Airport

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Distance from Frankfurt to Dresden

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 242.242 miles
  • 389.851 kilometers
  • 210.503 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
  • 241.553 miles
  • 388.742 kilometers
  • 209.904 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 Frankfurt to Dresden?

The estimated flight time from Frankfurt Airport to Dresden Airport is 57 minutes.

What is the time difference between Frankfurt and Dresden?

There is no time difference between Frankfurt and Dresden.

Flight carbon footprint between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Dresden Airport (DRS)

On average, flying from Frankfurt to Dresden generates about 61 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 61 kilograms equals 134 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Frankfurt to Dresden

See the map of the shortest flight path between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Dresden Airport (DRS).

Airport information

Origin Frankfurt Airport
City: Frankfurt
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: FRA
ICAO Code: EDDF
Coordinates: 50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″E
Destination Dresden Airport
City: Dresden
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: DRS
ICAO Code: EDDC
Coordinates: 51°7′58″N, 13°46′1″E

Airlines flying from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden (DRS)

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