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Distance from Prague to Nürnberg

Straight line

251 km
156 mi · 135 NM

By road

297 km
184 mi

Travel time

3 h 7 min
flight ≈ 49 min

Direction

WSW 255°
initial bearing

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How far is Prague from Nürnberg?

Prague (Czechia) and Nürnberg (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 251 km in a straight line, that is 156 miles or 135 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Prague to Nürnberg is 297 km (184 miles), about 3 h 7 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.

From Prague, Nürnberg lies to the west (initial bearing 255°). The route crosses from Czechia into Germany. The halfway point is at 49.7831°, 12.7382°.

A direct flight would take about 49 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 Nürnberg?

By road it is 297 km (184 miles) from Prague to Nürnberg; in a straight line it is 251 km (156 miles).

How long is the drive from Prague to Nürnberg?

About 3 h 7 min on the fastest route (297 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nürnberg from Prague?

Nürnberg is to the west of Prague, at an initial bearing of 255°.

How long is the flight from Prague to Nürnberg?

A direct flight would take about 49 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.