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How far is Dresden from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Dresden (Dresden Airport) is 4252 miles / 6843 kilometers / 3695 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Dresden Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Dresden

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4252.170 miles
  • 6843.205 kilometers
  • 3695.035 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
  • 4241.004 miles
  • 6825.235 kilometers
  • 3685.332 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 Washington D.C. to Dresden?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Dresden Airport is 8 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Dresden Airport (DRS)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Dresden generates about 488 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 488 kilograms equals 1 076 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Dresden

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Dresden Airport (DRS).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W
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