Kraków to Prague: Exactly 393 km (244 mi)

Kraków, Poland → Prague, Czech Republic

393
Kilometers
244
Miles
~59 min
Flight time (est.)
~511 km
Rough road-length estimate

212 nautical miles · Direction: west

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Kraków to Prague is 393 km (244 miles). Prague lies roughly west of Kraków; the initial great-circle bearing is 272° (W). It is an international route from Poland to Czech Republic.

Coordinates & Bearing

Kraków (Lesser Poland, Poland) sits at 50.0647°N, 19.9450°E; Prague (Bohemia, Czech Republic) is at 50.0755°N, 14.4378°E. The initial great-circle bearing is 272° (W); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Kraków to Prague

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~59 min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road ~511 km · ~6h 23min 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 Kraków to Prague: about 511 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 Kraków and Prague lies at approximately 50.1027°N, 17.1917°E — the position that is an equal 197 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

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

Currency & Language

Kraków uses the Polish Zloty (PLN), while Prague uses the Czech Koruna (CZK). The primary language changes from Polish in Kraków to Czech in Prague.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Kraków from Prague?

The straight-line distance from Kraków to Prague is approximately 393 km (244 miles, 212 nautical miles).

What direction is Prague from Kraków?

Prague lies roughly west of Kraków; the initial great-circle bearing is 272° (W).

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

Estimated flight time is about 59 min (great-circle distance at 800 km/h plus 30 min for taxi, take-off and landing). It is not an airline schedule; total airport-to-airport trip time is longer.

Can you drive from Kraków to Prague?

Rough road-length estimate for Kraków to Prague: about 511 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 Kraków and Prague?

Kraków (Europe/Warsaw) 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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