Paris to Prague: Exactly 883 km (549 mi)

Paris, France → Prague, Czech Republic

883
Kilometers
549
Miles
~1h 36min
Flight time (est.)
~1,148 km
Rough road-length estimate

477 nautical miles · Direction: east

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Paris to Prague is 883 km (549 miles). Prague lies roughly east-northeast of Paris; the initial great-circle bearing is 77° (ENE). It is an international route from France to Czech Republic.

Coordinates & Bearing

Paris (Île-de-France, France) sits at 48.8566°N, 2.3522°E; Prague (Bohemia, Czech Republic) is at 50.0755°N, 14.4378°E. The initial great-circle bearing is 77° (ENE); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Paris to Prague

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~1h 36min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road ~1,148 km · ~14h 21min 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 Paris to Prague: about 1,148 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 Paris and Prague lies at approximately 49.6236°N, 8.3195°E — the position that is an equal 442 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

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

Currency & Language

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Paris from Prague?

The straight-line distance from Paris to Prague is approximately 883 km (549 miles, 477 nautical miles).

What direction is Prague from Paris?

Prague lies roughly east-northeast of Paris; the initial great-circle bearing is 77° (ENE).

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

Estimated flight time is about 1h 36min (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 Paris to Prague?

Rough road-length estimate for Paris to Prague: about 1,148 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 Paris and Prague?

Paris (Europe/Paris) 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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