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Distance from Prague to Arad

Straight line

672 km
417 mi · 363 NM

By road

788 km
490 mi

Travel time

8 h 2 min
flight ≈ 1 h 20 min

Direction

SE 128°
initial bearing

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How far is Prague from Arad?

Prague (Czechia) and Arad (Romania) are quite far apart: 672 km in a straight line, that is 417 miles or 363 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Prague to Arad is 788 km (490 miles), about 8 h 2 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 17% longer than the straight line.

From Prague, Arad lies to the south-east (initial bearing 128°). The route crosses from Czechia into Romania. The halfway point is at 48.1872°, 18.0000°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 20 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 Prague from Arad?

By road it is 788 km (490 miles) from Prague to Arad; in a straight line it is 672 km (417 miles).

How long is the drive from Prague to Arad?

About 8 h 2 min on the fastest route (788 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Arad from Prague?

Arad is to the south-east of Prague, at an initial bearing of 128°.

How long is the flight from Prague to Arad?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 20 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.