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Distance from Prague to Moscow

Straight line

1,673 km
1,039 mi · 903 NM

By road

1,897 km
1,179 mi

Travel time

23 h 1 min
flight ≈ 2 h 35 min

Direction

ENE 59°
initial bearing

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How far is Prague from Moscow?

Prague (Czechia) and Moscow (Russia) are quite far apart: 1,673 km in a straight line, that is 1,039 miles or 903 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Prague to Moscow is 1,897 km (1,179 miles), about 23 h 1 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 13% longer than the straight line.

From Prague, Moscow lies to the north-east (initial bearing 59°). The route crosses from Czechia into Russia. The halfway point is at 53.4845°, 25.2485°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 35 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 Moscow?

By road it is 1,897 km (1,179 miles) from Prague to Moscow; in a straight line it is 1,673 km (1,039 miles).

How long is the drive from Prague to Moscow?

About 23 h 1 min on the fastest route (1,897 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Moscow from Prague?

Moscow is to the north-east of Prague, at an initial bearing of 59°.

How long is the flight from Prague to Moscow?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 35 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.