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Distance from Erfurt to Prague

Straight line

260 km
161 mi · 140 NM

By road

356 km
221 mi

Travel time

3 h 47 min
flight ≈ 49 min

Direction

ESE 111°
initial bearing

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How far is Erfurt from Prague?

Erfurt (Germany) and Prague (Czechia) are a medium distance apart: 260 km in a straight line, that is 161 miles or 140 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Erfurt to Prague is 356 km (221 miles), about 3 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 37% longer than the straight line.

From Erfurt, Prague lies to the east (initial bearing 111°). The route crosses from Germany into Czechia. The halfway point is at 50.5457°, 12.7428°.

A direct flight would take about 49 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 Erfurt from Prague?

By road it is 356 km (221 miles) from Erfurt to Prague; in a straight line it is 260 km (161 miles).

How long is the drive from Erfurt to Prague?

About 3 h 47 min on the fastest route (356 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Prague from Erfurt?

Prague is to the east of Erfurt, at an initial bearing of 111°.

How long is the flight from Erfurt to Prague?

A direct flight would take about 49 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.