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Distance from Gdańsk to Katowice

Straight line

456 km
284 mi · 246 NM

By road

530 km
329 mi

Travel time

5 h 9 min
flight ≈ 1 h 4 min

Direction

S 177°
initial bearing

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How far is Gdańsk from Katowice?

Gdańsk (Poland) and Katowice (Poland) are a medium distance apart: 456 km in a straight line, that is 284 miles or 246 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Gdańsk to Katowice is 530 km (329 miles), about 5 h 9 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 16% longer than the straight line.

From Gdańsk, Katowice lies to the south (initial bearing 177°). Both cities are in Poland. The halfway point is at 52.3055°, 18.8471°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 4 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 Gdańsk from Katowice?

By road it is 530 km (329 miles) from Gdańsk to Katowice; in a straight line it is 456 km (284 miles).

How long is the drive from Gdańsk to Katowice?

About 5 h 9 min on the fastest route (530 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Katowice from Gdańsk?

Katowice is to the south of Gdańsk, at an initial bearing of 177°.

How long is the flight from Gdańsk to Katowice?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 4 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.