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Distance from Ostrava to Prague

Straight line

278 km
173 mi · 150 NM

By road

376 km
234 mi

Travel time

3 h 54 min
flight ≈ 51 min

Direction

W 277°
initial bearing

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How far is Ostrava from Prague?

Ostrava (Czechia) and Prague (Czechia) are a medium distance apart: 278 km in a straight line, that is 173 miles or 150 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Ostrava to Prague is 376 km (234 miles), about 3 h 54 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 35% longer than the straight line.

From Ostrava, Prague lies to the west (initial bearing 277°). Both cities are in Czechia. The halfway point is at 49.9774°, 16.3565°.

A direct flight would take about 51 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 Prague?

By road it is 376 km (234 miles) from Ostrava to Prague; in a straight line it is 278 km (173 miles).

How long is the drive from Ostrava to Prague?

About 3 h 54 min on the fastest route (376 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Prague from Ostrava?

Prague is to the west of Ostrava, at an initial bearing of 277°.

How long is the flight from Ostrava to Prague?

A direct flight would take about 51 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.