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Distance from Moscow to Prague

Straight line

1,673 km
1,039 mi · 903 NM

By road

1,895 km
1,177 mi

Travel time

23 h 12 min
flight ≈ 2 h 35 min

Direction

WSW 258°
initial bearing

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How far is Moscow from Prague?

Moscow (Russia) and Prague (Czechia) are quite far apart: 1,673 km in a straight line, that is 1,039 miles or 903 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Moscow to Prague is 1,895 km (1,177 miles), about 23 h 12 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 13% longer than the straight line.

From Moscow, Prague lies to the west (initial bearing 258°). The route crosses from Russia into Czechia. The halfway point is at 53.4845°, 25.2485°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 35 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 Moscow from Prague?

By road it is 1,895 km (1,177 miles) from Moscow to Prague; in a straight line it is 1,673 km (1,039 miles).

How long is the drive from Moscow to Prague?

About 23 h 12 min on the fastest route (1,895 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Prague from Moscow?

Prague is to the west of Moscow, at an initial bearing of 258°.

How long is the flight from Moscow to Prague?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 35 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.