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Distance from Craiova to Prague

Straight line

956 km
594 mi · 516 NM

By road

1,152 km
716 mi

Travel time

13 h 37 min
flight ≈ 1 h 42 min

Direction

NW 316°
initial bearing

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How far is Craiova from Prague?

Craiova (Romania) and Prague (Czechia) are quite far apart: 956 km in a straight line, that is 594 miles or 516 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Craiova to Prague is 1,152 km (716 miles), about 13 h 37 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Craiova, Prague lies to the north-west (initial bearing 316°). The route crosses from Romania into Czechia. The halfway point is at 47.2978°, 19.3663°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 42 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 Craiova from Prague?

By road it is 1,152 km (716 miles) from Craiova to Prague; in a straight line it is 956 km (594 miles).

How long is the drive from Craiova to Prague?

About 13 h 37 min on the fastest route (1,152 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Prague from Craiova?

Prague is to the north-west of Craiova, at an initial bearing of 316°.

How long is the flight from Craiova to Prague?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 42 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.