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Distance from Katowice to Ostrava

Straight line

71.2 km
44.3 mi · 38.5 NM

By road

93.7 km
58.2 mi

Travel time

1 h 1 min
by car

Direction

SW 229°
initial bearing

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How far is Katowice from Ostrava?

Katowice (Poland) and Ostrava (Czechia) are a short distance apart: 71.2 km in a straight line, that is 44.3 miles or 38.5 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Katowice to Ostrava is 93.7 km (58.2 miles), about 1 h 1 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Katowice, Ostrava lies to the south-west (initial bearing 229°). The route crosses from Poland into Czechia. The halfway point is at 50.0471°, 18.6531°.

Over such a short distance flying makes no sense; driving is the fastest option – the road distance and driving time are shown on the map.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Katowice from Ostrava?

By road it is 93.7 km (58.2 miles) from Katowice to Ostrava; in a straight line it is 71.2 km (44.3 miles).

How long is the drive from Katowice to Ostrava?

About 1 h 1 min on the fastest route (93.7 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Ostrava from Katowice?

Ostrava is to the south-west of Katowice, at an initial bearing of 229°.

How long is the flight from Katowice to Ostrava?

A direct flight would take about 35 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.