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Distance from Košice to Kraków

Straight line

178 km
111 mi · 96 NM

By road

259 km
161 mi

Travel time

3 h 37 min
flight ≈ 43 min

Direction

NNW 328°
initial bearing

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How far is Košice from Kraków?

Košice (Slovakia) and Kraków (Poland) are a medium distance apart: 178 km in a straight line, that is 111 miles or 96 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Košice to Kraków is 259 km (161 miles), about 3 h 37 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 46% longer than the straight line.

From Košice, Kraków lies to the north-west (initial bearing 328°). The route crosses from Slovakia into Poland. The halfway point is at 49.3896°, 20.6064°.

A direct flight would take about 43 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 Kraków?

By road it is 259 km (161 miles) from Košice to Kraków; in a straight line it is 178 km (111 miles).

How long is the drive from Košice to Kraków?

About 3 h 37 min on the fastest route (259 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kraków from Košice?

Kraków is to the north-west of Košice, at an initial bearing of 328°.

How long is the flight from Košice to Kraków?

A direct flight would take about 43 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.