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Distance from Gdańsk to Kraków

Straight line

485 km
302 mi · 262 NM

By road

596 km
371 mi

Travel time

5 h 51 min
flight ≈ 1 h 6 min

Direction

S 169°
initial bearing

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How far is Gdańsk from Kraków?

Gdańsk (Poland) and Kraków (Poland) are a medium distance apart: 485 km in a straight line, that is 302 miles or 262 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Gdańsk to Kraków is 596 km (371 miles), about 5 h 51 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Gdańsk, Kraków lies to the south (initial bearing 169°). Both cities are in Poland. The halfway point is at 52.2086°, 19.3239°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 6 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 Kraków?

By road it is 596 km (371 miles) from Gdańsk to Kraków; in a straight line it is 485 km (302 miles).

How long is the drive from Gdańsk to Kraków?

About 5 h 51 min on the fastest route (596 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kraków from Gdańsk?

Kraków is to the south of Gdańsk, at an initial bearing of 169°.

How long is the flight from Gdańsk to Kraków?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 6 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.