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Distance from Bratislava to Sosnowiec

Straight line

279 km
173 mi · 151 NM

By road

393 km
244 mi

Travel time

4 h 2 min
flight ≈ 51 min

Direction

NNE 31°
initial bearing

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How far is Bratislava from Sosnowiec?

Bratislava (Slovakia) and Sosnowiec (Poland) are a medium distance apart: 279 km in a straight line, that is 173 miles or 151 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bratislava to Sosnowiec is 393 km (244 miles), about 4 h 2 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 41% longer than the straight line.

From Bratislava, Sosnowiec lies to the north-east (initial bearing 31°). The route crosses from Slovakia into Poland. The halfway point is at 49.2218°, 18.0837°.

A direct flight would take about 51 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 Sosnowiec?

By road it is 393 km (244 miles) from Bratislava to Sosnowiec; in a straight line it is 279 km (173 miles).

How long is the drive from Bratislava to Sosnowiec?

About 4 h 2 min on the fastest route (393 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sosnowiec from Bratislava?

Sosnowiec is to the north-east of Bratislava, at an initial bearing of 31°.

How long is the flight from Bratislava to Sosnowiec?

A direct flight would take about 51 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.