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Distance from Košice to Bratislava

Straight line

314 km
195 mi · 169 NM

By road

442 km
275 mi

Travel time

4 h 44 min
flight ≈ 54 min

Direction

W 260°
initial bearing

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How far is Košice from Bratislava?

Košice (Slovakia) and Bratislava (Slovakia) are a medium distance apart: 314 km in a straight line, that is 195 miles or 169 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Košice to Bratislava is 442 km (275 miles), about 4 h 44 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 41% longer than the straight line.

From Košice, Bratislava lies to the west (initial bearing 260°). Both cities are in Slovakia. The halfway point is at 48.4497°, 19.1708°.

A direct flight would take about 54 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 Košice from Bratislava?

By road it is 442 km (275 miles) from Košice to Bratislava; in a straight line it is 314 km (195 miles).

How long is the drive from Košice to Bratislava?

About 4 h 44 min on the fastest route (442 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bratislava from Košice?

Bratislava is to the west of Košice, at an initial bearing of 260°.

How long is the flight from Košice to Bratislava?

A direct flight would take about 54 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.