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How far is Dresden from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Dresden (Dresden Airport) is 4454 miles / 7168 kilometers / 3870 nautical miles.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Dresden Airport

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Distance from Raleigh to Dresden

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4453.752 miles
  • 7167.619 kilometers
  • 3870.205 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
  • 4442.787 miles
  • 7149.973 kilometers
  • 3860.677 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 Raleigh to Dresden?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Dresden Airport is 8 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Dresden Airport (DRS)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Dresden generates about 514 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 514 kilograms equals 1 132 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Raleigh to Dresden

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Dresden Airport (DRS).

Airport information

Origin Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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