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Distance from Budapest to Ostrava

Straight line

266 km
165 mi · 143 NM

By road

495 km
308 mi

Travel time

5 h 2 min
flight ≈ 50 min

Direction

NNW 348°
initial bearing

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How far is Budapest from Ostrava?

Budapest (Hungary) and Ostrava (Czechia) are a medium distance apart: 266 km in a straight line, that is 165 miles or 143 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Budapest to Ostrava is 495 km (308 miles), about 5 h 2 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 86% longer than the straight line.

From Budapest, Ostrava lies to the north (initial bearing 348°). The route crosses from Hungary into Czechia. The halfway point is at 48.6671°, 18.6700°.

A direct flight would take about 50 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 Budapest from Ostrava?

By road it is 495 km (308 miles) from Budapest to Ostrava; in a straight line it is 266 km (165 miles).

How long is the drive from Budapest to Ostrava?

About 5 h 2 min on the fastest route (495 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Ostrava from Budapest?

Ostrava is to the north of Budapest, at an initial bearing of 348°.

How long is the flight from Budapest to Ostrava?

A direct flight would take about 50 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.