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Distance from Katowice to Sosnowiec

Straight line

6.3 km
3.9 mi · 3.4 NM

By road

8.2 km
5.1 mi

Travel time

8 min
by car

Direction

ENE 60°
initial bearing

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How far is Katowice from Sosnowiec?

Katowice (Poland) and Sosnowiec (Poland) are very close to each other: 6.3 km in a straight line, that is 3.9 miles or 3.4 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Katowice to Sosnowiec is 8.2 km (5.1 miles), about 8 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Katowice, Sosnowiec lies to the north-east (initial bearing 60°). Both cities are in Poland. The halfway point is at 50.2726°, 19.0657°.

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 Sosnowiec?

By road it is 8.2 km (5.1 miles) from Katowice to Sosnowiec; in a straight line it is 6.3 km (3.9 miles).

How long is the drive from Katowice to Sosnowiec?

About 8 min on the fastest route (8.2 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sosnowiec from Katowice?

Sosnowiec is to the north-east of Katowice, at an initial bearing of 60°.

How long is the flight from Katowice to Sosnowiec?

A direct flight would take about 30 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.