Prague to Vienna: Exactly 251 km (156 mi)

Prague, Czech Republic → Vienna, Austria

251
Kilometers
156
Miles
~49 min
Flight time (est.)
~326 km
Rough road-length estimate

135 nautical miles · Direction: nearby

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Prague to Vienna is 251 km (156 miles). Vienna lies roughly southeast of Prague; the initial great-circle bearing is 145° (SE). It is an international route from Czech Republic to Austria.

Coordinates & Bearing

Prague (Bohemia, Czech Republic) sits at 50.0755°N, 14.4378°E; Vienna (Vienna, Austria) is at 48.2082°N, 16.3738°E. The initial great-circle bearing is 145° (SE); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Prague to Vienna

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~49 min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road ~326 km · ~4h 5min 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 Prague to Vienna: about 326 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 Prague and Vienna lies at approximately 49.1459°N, 15.4240°E — the position that is an equal 126 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

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

Currency & Language

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Prague from Vienna?

The straight-line distance from Prague to Vienna is approximately 251 km (156 miles, 135 nautical miles).

What direction is Vienna from Prague?

Vienna lies roughly southeast of Prague; the initial great-circle bearing is 145° (SE).

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

Estimated flight time is about 49 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 Prague to Vienna?

Rough road-length estimate for Prague to Vienna: about 326 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 Prague and Vienna?

Prague (Europe/Prague) and Vienna (Europe/Vienna) 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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