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Distance from Magdeburg to Prague

Straight line

299 km
186 mi · 162 NM

By road

372 km
231 mi

Travel time

3 h 47 min
flight ≈ 52 min

Direction

SE 138°
initial bearing

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How far is Magdeburg from Prague?

Magdeburg (Germany) and Prague (Czechia) are a medium distance apart: 299 km in a straight line, that is 186 miles or 162 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Magdeburg to Prague is 372 km (231 miles), about 3 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Magdeburg, Prague lies to the south-east (initial bearing 138°). The route crosses from Germany into Czechia. The halfway point is at 51.1162°, 13.0558°.

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 Magdeburg from Prague?

By road it is 372 km (231 miles) from Magdeburg to Prague; in a straight line it is 299 km (186 miles).

How long is the drive from Magdeburg to Prague?

About 3 h 47 min on the fastest route (372 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Prague from Magdeburg?

Prague is to the south-east of Magdeburg, at an initial bearing of 138°.

How long is the flight from Magdeburg 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.