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Distance from Ostrava to Budapest

Straight line

266 km
165 mi · 143 NM

By road

491 km
305 mi

Travel time

5 h 6 min
flight ≈ 50 min

Direction

SSE 168°
initial bearing

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How far is Ostrava from Budapest?

Ostrava (Czechia) and Budapest (Hungary) are a medium distance apart: 266 km in a straight line, that is 165 miles or 143 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Ostrava to Budapest is 491 km (305 miles), about 5 h 6 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 85% longer than the straight line.

From Ostrava, Budapest lies to the south (initial bearing 168°). The route crosses from Czechia into Hungary. The halfway point is at 48.6671°, 18.6700°.

A direct flight would take about 50 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 Ostrava from Budapest?

By road it is 491 km (305 miles) from Ostrava to Budapest; in a straight line it is 266 km (165 miles).

How long is the drive from Ostrava to Budapest?

About 5 h 6 min on the fastest route (491 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Budapest from Ostrava?

Budapest is to the south of Ostrava, at an initial bearing of 168°.

How long is the flight from Ostrava to Budapest?

A direct flight would take about 50 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.