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How far is Dresden from Zurich?

The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Dresden (Dresden Airport) is 346 miles / 557 kilometers / 301 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Zurich (ZRH) to Dresden (DRS) is 457 miles / 735 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 17 minutes.

Zurich Airport – Dresden Airport

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Distance from Zurich to Dresden

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 346.051 miles
  • 556.916 kilometers
  • 300.710 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
  • 345.530 miles
  • 556.077 kilometers
  • 300.258 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 Zurich to Dresden?

The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Dresden Airport is 1 hour and 9 minutes.

What is the time difference between Zurich and Dresden?

There is no time difference between Zurich and Dresden.

Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Dresden Airport (DRS)

On average, flying from Zurich to Dresden generates about 76 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 76 kilograms equals 167 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Zurich to Dresden

See the map of the shortest flight path between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Dresden Airport (DRS).

Airport information

Origin Zurich Airport
City: Zurich
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: ZRH
ICAO Code: LSZH
Coordinates: 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E
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