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Distance from Kaunas to Vilnius

Straight line

91.3 km
56.7 mi · 49.3 NM

By road

100 km
62 mi

Travel time

1 h 14 min
by car

Direction

ESE 105°
initial bearing

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How far is Kaunas from Vilnius?

Kaunas (Lithuania) and Vilnius (Lithuania) are a short distance apart: 91.3 km in a straight line, that is 56.7 miles or 49.3 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kaunas to Vilnius is 100 km (62 miles), about 1 h 14 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 10% longer than the straight line.

From Kaunas, Vilnius lies to the east (initial bearing 105°). Both cities are in Lithuania. The halfway point is at 54.7979°, 24.5965°.

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 Kaunas from Vilnius?

By road it is 100 km (62 miles) from Kaunas to Vilnius; in a straight line it is 91.3 km (56.7 miles).

How long is the drive from Kaunas to Vilnius?

About 1 h 14 min on the fastest route (100 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Vilnius from Kaunas?

Vilnius is to the east of Kaunas, at an initial bearing of 105°.

How long is the flight from Kaunas to Vilnius?

A direct flight would take about 37 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.