How far is Dresden from Lyon?
The distance between Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) and Dresden (Dresden Airport) is 546 miles / 879 kilometers / 474 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lyon (LYS) to Dresden (DRS) is 684 miles / 1100 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 48 minutes.
Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport – Dresden Airport
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Distance from Lyon to Dresden
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lyon to Dresden. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 545.880 miles
- 878.508 kilometers
- 474.357 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- 545.005 miles
- 877.101 kilometers
- 473.597 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 Lyon to Dresden?
The estimated flight time from Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport to Dresden Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lyon and Dresden?
Flight carbon footprint between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Dresden Airport (DRS)
On average, flying from Lyon to Dresden generates about 105 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 105 kilograms equals 232 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lyon to Dresden
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Dresden Airport (DRS).
Airport information
| Origin | Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lyon |
| Country: | France  |
| IATA Code: | LYS |
| ICAO Code: | LFLL |
| Coordinates: | 45°43′35″N, 5°5′26″E |
| Destination | Dresden Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dresden |
| Country: | Germany  |
| IATA Code: | DRS |
| ICAO Code: | EDDC |
| Coordinates: | 51°7′58″N, 13°46′1″E |