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How far is Dresden from Reykjavik?

The distance between Reykjavik (Reykjavík Airport) and Dresden (Dresden Airport) is 1569 miles / 2525 kilometers / 1364 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Reykjavik (RKV) to Dresden (DRS) is 2018 miles / 3248 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 160 hours 23 minutes.

Reykjavík Airport – Dresden Airport

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Distance from Reykjavik to Dresden

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1569.103 miles
  • 2525.227 kilometers
  • 1363.514 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
  • 1564.634 miles
  • 2518.034 kilometers
  • 1359.630 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 Reykjavik to Dresden?

The estimated flight time from Reykjavík Airport to Dresden Airport is 3 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Reykjavík Airport (RKV) and Dresden Airport (DRS)

On average, flying from Reykjavik to Dresden generates about 184 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 184 kilograms equals 405 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Reykjavik to Dresden

See the map of the shortest flight path between Reykjavík Airport (RKV) and Dresden Airport (DRS).

Airport information

Origin Reykjavík Airport
City: Reykjavik
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: RKV
ICAO Code: BIRK
Coordinates: 64°7′47″N, 21°56′26″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