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Distance from Bratislava to Katowice

Straight line

273 km
170 mi · 148 NM

By road

385 km
239 mi

Travel time

3 h 57 min
flight ≈ 50 min

Direction

NNE 30°
initial bearing

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How far is Bratislava from Katowice?

Bratislava (Slovakia) and Katowice (Poland) are a medium distance apart: 273 km in a straight line, that is 170 miles or 148 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bratislava to Katowice is 385 km (239 miles), about 3 h 57 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 41% longer than the straight line.

From Bratislava, Katowice lies to the north-east (initial bearing 30°). The route crosses from Slovakia into Poland. The halfway point is at 49.2073°, 18.0466°.

A direct flight would take about 50 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Bratislava from Katowice?

By road it is 385 km (239 miles) from Bratislava to Katowice; in a straight line it is 273 km (170 miles).

How long is the drive from Bratislava to Katowice?

About 3 h 57 min on the fastest route (385 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Katowice from Bratislava?

Katowice is to the north-east of Bratislava, at an initial bearing of 30°.

How long is the flight from Bratislava to Katowice?

A direct flight would take about 50 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.