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Distance from Katowice to Bratislava

Straight line

273 km
170 mi · 148 NM

By road

380 km
236 mi

Travel time

4 h
flight ≈ 50 min

Direction

SSW 211°
initial bearing

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How far is Katowice from Bratislava?

Katowice (Poland) and Bratislava (Slovakia) are a medium distance apart: 273 km in a straight line, that is 170 miles or 148 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Katowice to Bratislava is 380 km (236 miles), about 4 h by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 39% longer than the straight line.

From Katowice, Bratislava lies to the south-west (initial bearing 211°). The route crosses from Poland into Slovakia. The halfway point is at 49.2073°, 18.0466°.

A direct flight would take about 50 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 Katowice from Bratislava?

By road it is 380 km (236 miles) from Katowice to Bratislava; in a straight line it is 273 km (170 miles).

How long is the drive from Katowice to Bratislava?

About 4 h on the fastest route (380 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bratislava from Katowice?

Bratislava is to the south-west of Katowice, at an initial bearing of 211°.

How long is the flight from Katowice to Bratislava?

A direct flight would take about 50 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.