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Distance from Budapest to Katowice

Straight line

307 km
191 mi · 166 NM

By road

580 km
360 mi

Travel time

5 h 51 min
flight ≈ 53 min

Direction

N 360°
initial bearing

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How far is Budapest from Katowice?

Budapest (Hungary) and Katowice (Poland) are a medium distance apart: 307 km in a straight line, that is 191 miles or 166 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Budapest to Katowice is 580 km (360 miles), about 5 h 51 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 89% longer than the straight line.

From Budapest, Katowice lies to the north (initial bearing 360°). The route crosses from Hungary into Poland. The halfway point is at 48.8784°, 19.0342°.

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 Budapest from Katowice?

By road it is 580 km (360 miles) from Budapest to Katowice; in a straight line it is 307 km (191 miles).

How long is the drive from Budapest to Katowice?

About 5 h 51 min on the fastest route (580 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Katowice from Budapest?

Katowice is to the north of Budapest, at an initial bearing of 360°.

How long is the flight from Budapest to Katowice?

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.