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Distance from Prague to London

Straight line

1,036 km
644 mi · 559 NM

By road

1,283 km
797 mi

Travel time

13 h 27 min
flight ≈ 1 h 48 min

Direction

WNW 284°
initial bearing

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How far is Prague from London?

Prague (Czechia) and London (United Kingdom) are quite far apart: 1,036 km in a straight line, that is 644 miles or 559 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Prague to London is 1,283 km (797 miles), about 13 h 27 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Prague, London lies to the west (initial bearing 284°). The route crosses from Czechia into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 51.0248°, 7.2587°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 48 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 London?

By road it is 1,283 km (797 miles) from Prague to London; in a straight line it is 1,036 km (644 miles).

How long is the drive from Prague to London?

About 13 h 27 min on the fastest route (1,283 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is London from Prague?

London is to the west of Prague, at an initial bearing of 284°.

How long is the flight from Prague to London?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 48 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.