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Distance from Kaunas to Warsaw

Straight line

354 km
220 mi · 191 NM

By road

407 km
253 mi

Travel time

4 h 31 min
flight ≈ 57 min

Direction

SW 214°
initial bearing

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How far is Kaunas from Warsaw?

Kaunas (Lithuania) and Warsaw (Poland) are a medium distance apart: 354 km in a straight line, that is 220 miles or 191 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kaunas to Warsaw is 407 km (253 miles), about 4 h 31 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 15% longer than the straight line.

From Kaunas, Warsaw lies to the south-west (initial bearing 214°). The route crosses from Lithuania into Poland. The halfway point is at 53.5750°, 22.4149°.

A direct flight would take about 57 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 Kaunas from Warsaw?

By road it is 407 km (253 miles) from Kaunas to Warsaw; in a straight line it is 354 km (220 miles).

How long is the drive from Kaunas to Warsaw?

About 4 h 31 min on the fastest route (407 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Warsaw from Kaunas?

Warsaw is to the south-west of Kaunas, at an initial bearing of 214°.

How long is the flight from Kaunas to Warsaw?

A direct flight would take about 57 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.