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Distance from Brest to Kaunas

Straight line

313 km
194 mi · 169 NM

By road

478 km
297 mi

Travel time

6 h 41 min
flight ≈ 53 min

Direction

N 3°
initial bearing

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How far is Brest from Kaunas?

Brest (Belarus) and Kaunas (Lithuania) are a medium distance apart: 313 km in a straight line, that is 194 miles or 169 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Brest to Kaunas is 478 km (297 miles), about 6 h 41 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 53% longer than the straight line.

From Brest, Kaunas lies to the north (initial bearing 3°). The route crosses from Belarus into Lithuania. The halfway point is at 53.5002°, 23.7950°.

A direct flight would take about 53 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 Brest from Kaunas?

By road it is 478 km (297 miles) from Brest to Kaunas; in a straight line it is 313 km (194 miles).

How long is the drive from Brest to Kaunas?

About 6 h 41 min on the fastest route (478 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kaunas from Brest?

Kaunas is to the north of Brest, at an initial bearing of 3°.

How long is the flight from Brest to Kaunas?

A direct flight would take about 53 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.