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How far is Dresden from London?

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

The driving distance from London (LGW) to Dresden (DRS) is 712 miles / 1146 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 44 minutes.

London Gatwick Airport – Dresden Airport

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Distance from London to Dresden

There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Dresden. 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 London to Dresden?

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

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

On average, flying from London to Dresden 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 London to Dresden

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

Airport information

Origin 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
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