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Distance from Bucharest to Prague

Straight line

1,083 km
673 mi · 585 NM

By road

1,346 km
836 mi

Travel time

15 h 14 min
flight ≈ 1 h 51 min

Direction

NW 310°
initial bearing

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How far is Bucharest from Prague?

Bucharest (Romania) and Prague (Czechia) are quite far apart: 1,083 km in a straight line, that is 673 miles or 585 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bucharest to Prague is 1,346 km (836 miles), about 15 h 14 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Bucharest, Prague lies to the north-west (initial bearing 310°). The route crosses from Romania into Czechia. The halfway point is at 47.4084°, 20.5769°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 51 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 Bucharest from Prague?

By road it is 1,346 km (836 miles) from Bucharest to Prague; in a straight line it is 1,083 km (673 miles).

How long is the drive from Bucharest to Prague?

About 15 h 14 min on the fastest route (1,346 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Prague from Bucharest?

Prague is to the north-west of Bucharest, at an initial bearing of 310°.

How long is the flight from Bucharest to Prague?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 51 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.