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Distance from Prague to Magdeburg

Straight line

299 km
186 mi · 162 NM

By road

371 km
231 mi

Travel time

3 h 45 min
flight ≈ 52 min

Direction

NW 320°
initial bearing

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How far is Prague from Magdeburg?

Prague (Czechia) and Magdeburg (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 299 km in a straight line, that is 186 miles or 162 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Prague to Magdeburg is 371 km (231 miles), about 3 h 45 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Prague, Magdeburg lies to the north-west (initial bearing 320°). The route crosses from Czechia into Germany. The halfway point is at 51.1162°, 13.0558°.

A direct flight would take about 52 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 Magdeburg?

By road it is 371 km (231 miles) from Prague to Magdeburg; in a straight line it is 299 km (186 miles).

How long is the drive from Prague to Magdeburg?

About 3 h 45 min on the fastest route (371 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Magdeburg from Prague?

Magdeburg is to the north-west of Prague, at an initial bearing of 320°.

How long is the flight from Prague to Magdeburg?

A direct flight would take about 52 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.