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How far is Dresden from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Dresden (Dresden Airport) is 5935 miles / 9551 kilometers / 5157 nautical miles.

San Diego International Airport – Dresden Airport

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Distance from San Diego to Dresden

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5934.965 miles
  • 9551.400 kilometers
  • 5157.344 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
  • 5921.204 miles
  • 9529.254 kilometers
  • 5145.385 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 San Diego to Dresden?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Dresden Airport is 11 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Dresden Airport (DRS)

On average, flying from San Diego to Dresden generates about 708 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 708 kilograms equals 1 561 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Diego to Dresden

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Dresden Airport (DRS).

Airport information

Origin San Diego International Airport
City: San Diego, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAN
ICAO Code: KSAN
Coordinates: 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″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