Distance from Prague to Craiova
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How far is Prague from Craiova?
Prague (Czechia) and Craiova (Romania) are quite far apart: 956 km in a straight line, that is 594 miles or 516 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Prague to Craiova is 1,152 km (716 miles), about 13 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.
From Prague, Craiova lies to the south-east (initial bearing 129°). The route crosses from Czechia into Romania. The halfway point is at 47.2978°, 19.3663°.
A direct flight would take about 1 h 42 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Prague
- Prague – Dresden 117 km
- Prague – Chemnitz 134 km
- Prague – Brno 186 km
- Prague – Linz 198 km
- Prague – Leipzig 200 km
- Prague – Wrocław 216 km
- Prague – Halle (Saale) 231 km
- Prague – Nürnberg 250 km
- Prague – Vienna 253 km
Other distances from Craiova
- Craiova – Balș 24 km
- Craiova – Filiași 34 km
- Craiova – Slatina 47 km
- Craiova – Băilești 49 km
- Craiova – Caracal 49 km
- Craiova – Drăgășani 52 km
- Craiova – Strehaia 58 km
- Craiova – Drăgănești-Olt 61 km
- Craiova – Dăbuleni 62 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Prague from Craiova?
By road it is 1,152 km (716 miles) from Prague to Craiova; in a straight line it is 956 km (594 miles).
How long is the drive from Prague to Craiova?
About 13 h 39 min on the fastest route (1,152 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Craiova from Prague?
Craiova is to the south-east of Prague, at an initial bearing of 129°.
How long is the flight from Prague to Craiova?
A direct flight would take about 1 h 42 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.