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How far is Dresden from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Dresden (Dresden Airport) is 5895 miles / 9487 kilometers / 5122 nautical miles.

Los Angeles International Airport – Dresden Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Dresden

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5894.659 miles
  • 9486.534 kilometers
  • 5122.318 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
  • 5880.638 miles
  • 9463.969 kilometers
  • 5110.134 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 Los Angeles to Dresden?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Dresden Airport is 11 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Dresden Airport (DRS)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Dresden generates about 702 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 702 kilograms equals 1 549 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Dresden

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Dresden Airport (DRS).

Airport information

Origin Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″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