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Distance from Gdańsk to Kaunas

Straight line

345 km
214 mi · 186 NM

By road

414 km
257 mi

Travel time

6 h
flight ≈ 56 min

Direction

ENE 78°
initial bearing

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How far is Gdańsk from Kaunas?

Gdańsk (Poland) and Kaunas (Lithuania) are a medium distance apart: 345 km in a straight line, that is 214 miles or 186 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Gdańsk to Kaunas is 414 km (257 miles), about 6 h by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Gdańsk, Kaunas lies to the east (initial bearing 78°). The route crosses from Poland into Lithuania. The halfway point is at 54.6560°, 21.2616°.

A direct flight would take about 56 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 Kaunas?

By road it is 414 km (257 miles) from Gdańsk to Kaunas; in a straight line it is 345 km (214 miles).

How long is the drive from Gdańsk to Kaunas?

About 6 h on the fastest route (414 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kaunas from Gdańsk?

Kaunas is to the east of Gdańsk, at an initial bearing of 78°.

How long is the flight from Gdańsk to Kaunas?

A direct flight would take about 56 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.