Vienna to Prague: Exactly 251 km (156 mi)

Vienna, Austria → Prague, Czech Republic

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 Vienna to Prague is 251 km (156 miles). Prague lies roughly north-northwest of Vienna; the initial great-circle bearing is 327° (NNW). It is an international route from Austria to Czech Republic.

Coordinates & Bearing

Vienna (Vienna, Austria) sits at 48.2082°N, 16.3738°E; Prague (Bohemia, Czech Republic) is at 50.0755°N, 14.4378°E. The initial great-circle bearing is 327° (NNW); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Vienna to Prague

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 Vienna to Prague: 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 Vienna and Prague 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

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

Currency & Language

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Vienna from Prague?

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

What direction is Prague from Vienna?

Prague lies roughly north-northwest of Vienna; the initial great-circle bearing is 327° (NNW).

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

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 Vienna to Prague?

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

Vienna (Europe/Vienna) 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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