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Distance from Nürnberg to Prague

Straight line

251 km
156 mi · 135 NM

By road

295 km
184 mi

Travel time

3 h 6 min
flight ≈ 49 min

Direction

ENE 72°
initial bearing

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How far is Nürnberg from Prague?

Nürnberg (Germany) and Prague (Czechia) are a medium distance apart: 251 km in a straight line, that is 156 miles or 135 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nürnberg to Prague is 295 km (184 miles), about 3 h 6 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.

From Nürnberg, Prague lies to the east (initial bearing 72°). The route crosses from Germany into Czechia. The halfway point is at 49.7831°, 12.7382°.

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 Nürnberg from Prague?

By road it is 295 km (184 miles) from Nürnberg to Prague; in a straight line it is 251 km (156 miles).

How long is the drive from Nürnberg to Prague?

About 3 h 6 min on the fastest route (295 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Prague from Nürnberg?

Prague is to the east of Nürnberg, at an initial bearing of 72°.

How long is the flight from Nürnberg 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.