Berlin to Prague: Exactly 281 km (175 mi)

Berlin, Germany → Prague, Czech Republic

281
Kilometers
175
Miles
~51 min
Flight time (est.)
~365 km
Rough road-length estimate

152 nautical miles · Direction: south

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Berlin to Prague is 281 km (175 miles). Prague lies roughly south-southeast of Berlin; the initial great-circle bearing is 165° (SSE). It is an international route from Germany to Czech Republic.

Coordinates & Bearing

Berlin (Brandenburg, Germany) sits at 52.5200°N, 13.4050°E; Prague (Bohemia, Czech Republic) is at 50.0755°N, 14.4378°E. The initial great-circle bearing is 165° (SSE); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Berlin to Prague

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~51 min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road ~365 km · ~4h 34min Rough estimate: straight line × 1.3 at 80 km/h. Not live routing.
🚆 Rail No timetable data Same landmass, so rail may exist — check an operator.

Rough road-length estimate for Berlin to Prague: about 365 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Halfway Point

The geographic halfway point of the great-circle path between Berlin and Prague lies at approximately 51.2989°N, 13.9352°E — the position that is an equal 141 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

Berlin (Europe/Berlin) and Prague (Europe/Prague) use different time-zone IDs but keep the same clock time all year under current rules.

Currency & Language

Berlin uses the Euro (EUR), while Prague uses the Czech Koruna (CZK). The primary language changes from German in Berlin to Czech in Prague.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Berlin from Prague?

The straight-line distance from Berlin to Prague is approximately 281 km (175 miles, 152 nautical miles).

What direction is Prague from Berlin?

Prague lies roughly south-southeast of Berlin; the initial great-circle bearing is 165° (SSE).

How long does it take to fly from Berlin to Prague?

Estimated flight time is about 51 min (great-circle distance at 800 km/h plus 30 min for taxi, take-off and landing). It is not an airline schedule, and over such a short distance airport time dominates; total airport-to-airport trip time is longer.

Can you drive from Berlin to Prague?

Rough road-length estimate for Berlin to Prague: about 365 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Is there a time difference between Berlin and Prague?

Berlin (Europe/Berlin) and Prague (Europe/Prague) use different time-zone IDs but keep the same clock time all year under current rules.

Straight-line distance uses the great-circle (Haversine) method. Flight and road figures, where shown, are estimates rather than schedules or live routing. How SnapDistance calculates distances

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