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Distance from Bratislava to Vienna

Straight line

55.0 km
34.2 mi · 29.7 NM

By road

81.0 km
50.4 mi

Travel time

1 h 2 min
by car

Direction

W 277°
initial bearing

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How far is Bratislava from Vienna?

Bratislava (Slovakia) and Vienna (Austria) are a short distance apart: 55.0 km in a straight line, that is 34.2 miles or 29.7 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bratislava to Vienna is 81.0 km (50.4 miles), about 1 h 2 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 47% longer than the straight line.

From Bratislava, Vienna lies to the west (initial bearing 277°). The route crosses from Slovakia into Austria. The halfway point is at 48.1789°, 16.7396°.

Over such a short distance flying makes no sense; driving is the fastest option – the road distance and driving time are shown on the map.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Bratislava from Vienna?

By road it is 81.0 km (50.4 miles) from Bratislava to Vienna; in a straight line it is 55.0 km (34.2 miles).

How long is the drive from Bratislava to Vienna?

About 1 h 2 min on the fastest route (81.0 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Vienna from Bratislava?

Vienna is to the west of Bratislava, at an initial bearing of 277°.

How long is the flight from Bratislava to Vienna?

A direct flight would take about 34 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.