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Distance from Bratislava to Prague

Straight line

291 km
181 mi · 157 NM

By road

333 km
207 mi

Travel time

3 h 31 min
flight ≈ 52 min

Direction

NW 319°
initial bearing

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How far is Bratislava from Prague?

Bratislava (Slovakia) and Prague (Czechia) are a medium distance apart: 291 km in a straight line, that is 181 miles or 157 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bratislava to Prague is 333 km (207 miles), about 3 h 31 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 14% longer than the straight line.

From Bratislava, Prague lies to the north-west (initial bearing 319°). The route crosses from Slovakia into Czechia. The halfway point is at 49.1259°, 15.7900°.

A direct flight would take about 52 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Bratislava from Prague?

By road it is 333 km (207 miles) from Bratislava to Prague; in a straight line it is 291 km (181 miles).

How long is the drive from Bratislava to Prague?

About 3 h 31 min on the fastest route (333 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Prague from Bratislava?

Prague is to the north-west of Bratislava, at an initial bearing of 319°.

How long is the flight from Bratislava to Prague?

A direct flight would take about 52 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.