Compare: Warsaw→Berlin (517 km) vs Warsaw→Prague (517 km). Same distance! Side-by-side with flight & drive times.
By SnapDistance Team · Updated April 21, 2026
517 km
321 miles · Flight: ~1h 9min · Drive: ~8h 24min
517 km
321 miles · Flight: ~1h 9min · Drive: ~8h 24min
Difference: 0 km (0%) · Flight time difference: ~0 min
Verdict
These two routes are essentially tied at 517 km. Choose based on destination, schedule, or ticket price — distance won't be the deciding factor.
Both routes are virtually the same distance at approximately 517 km.
| Metric | Warsaw → Berlin | Warsaw → Prague |
|---|---|---|
| Distance (km) | 517 | 517 |
| Distance (miles) | 321 | 321 |
| Flight time | ~1h 9min | ~1h 9min |
| Driving time | ~8h 24min | ~8h 24min |
| Road distance (est.) | ~672 km | ~672 km |
| Drivable? | Yes | Yes |
| Cross-continental | No | No |
| Initial bearing | 277° (W) | 245° (WSW) |
| Time-zone shift | None | None |
| CO₂ – flight (per pax) | ~132 kg | ~132 kg |
| CO₂ – driving (per car) | ~115 kg | ~115 kg |
| Fuel cost (est.) | ~$67 USD | ~$67 USD |
Flying from Warsaw to Berlin produces roughly 132 kg of CO₂ per passenger, based on the ICAO/EEA short-haul emission factor of ~0.255 kg per passenger-km. The Warsaw → Prague flight emits about 132 kg. Carbon footprints are nearly identical for both routes. For comparison, driving emits roughly 115 kg and 115 kg per car respectively — meaningful only when the car carries multiple passengers.
The Warsaw to Berlin route covers 517 km (321 miles), staying within Europe. Warsaw (population: 1,793,579) is located in Masovia, Poland, while Berlin (population: 3,644,826) is in Brandenburg, Germany.
The Warsaw to Prague route covers 517 km (321 miles), remaining within Europe. Warsaw (population: 1,793,579) is in Masovia, Poland, and Prague (population: 1,309,000) is in Bohemia, Czech Republic.
Flying from Warsaw to Berlin takes approximately 1h 9min, while Warsaw to Prague takes 1h 9min. If driving is an option, expect roughly 8h 24min for the first route and 8h 24min for the second.
Since both routes depart from Warsaw, this comparison is especially useful for travelers deciding between Berlin and Prague as a destination.
With nearly identical distances, focus on ticket prices, airline availability, and destination preferences.
Both routes are drivable, with road distances of approximately 672 km and 672 km respectively. For road trips, the shorter route saves roughly 0 km of driving.
Berlin (Germany) has a population of 3,644,826 and is located in the Brandenburg region of Europe. It's a significant city with good transport links and cultural offerings.
Prague (Czech Republic) has a population of 1,309,000 and is situated in Bohemia, Europe. This city serves as an important regional hub with solid connectivity.
Choose this route if your priority is reaching Berlin (Germany) — a city of 3,644,826 in the Brandenburg region of Europe. Despite being the longer of the two at 517 km, it makes sense when Berlin itself is the destination, the schedule fits better, or ticket prices are noticeably lower. Driving is realistic at this distance, with an estimated 672 km of road and a fuel cost band around $67 USD. The initial bearing is 277° (W), so a great-circle flight leaves Warsaw heading roughly W.
This route is the right call if you are heading to Prague (Czech Republic) — a city of 1,309,000 in the Bohemia region of Europe. Even though it is the longer route at 517 km, it remains the obvious pick when Prague is the actual destination, when departure schedules from Warsaw are more convenient, or when fares undercut the alternative. Driving is feasible — expect roughly 672 km of road and a fuel cost in the $67 USD range. Departing Warsaw, the great-circle bearing toward Prague is 245° (WSW).
Warsaw (52.23°, 21.01°) and Berlin (52.52°, 13.40°) sit in the same approximate time zone. Warsaw (52.23°, 21.01°) and Prague (50.08°, 14.44°) share an approximate time zone. Both routes have manageable time-zone shifts, so jet lag should not be a major factor.
Both are approximately 517 km.
517 km (321 miles). Flight: ~1h 9min.
517 km (321 miles). Flight: ~1h 9min.
Both have similar flight times of approximately 1h 9min.
All distances on SnapDistance are calculated using the Haversine formula, which determines the great-circle distance between two points on Earth's surface. This gives the shortest possible distance over the globe, which is the measurement used for aviation and navigation. Actual travel distances by road or rail are typically 20-40% longer due to terrain, borders, and infrastructure routing. Flight times assume 800 km/h cruising speed with 30 minutes for takeoff and landing. Driving estimates use 80 km/h average speed with a 30% road distance factor.
📍 Data: Coordinates from OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances calculated using the Haversine formula. Travel times are estimates only. Last verified: April 21, 2026.