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Distance from Katowice to Prague

Straight line

330 km
205 mi · 178 NM

By road

461 km
286 mi

Travel time

4 h 42 min
flight ≈ 55 min

Direction

W 268°
initial bearing

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How far is Katowice from Prague?

Katowice (Poland) and Prague (Czechia) are a medium distance apart: 330 km in a straight line, that is 205 miles or 178 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Katowice to Prague is 461 km (286 miles), about 4 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 40% longer than the straight line.

From Katowice, Prague lies to the west (initial bearing 268°). The route crosses from Poland into Czechia. The halfway point is at 50.1960°, 16.7200°.

A direct flight would take about 55 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 Prague?

By road it is 461 km (286 miles) from Katowice to Prague; in a straight line it is 330 km (205 miles).

How long is the drive from Katowice to Prague?

About 4 h 42 min on the fastest route (461 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Prague from Katowice?

Prague is to the west of Katowice, at an initial bearing of 268°.

How long is the flight from Katowice to Prague?

A direct flight would take about 55 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.