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Distance from Kraków to Bratislava

Straight line

297 km
184 mi · 160 NM

By road

397 km
247 mi

Travel time

4 h 48 min
flight ≈ 52 min

Direction

SW 225°
initial bearing

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How far is Kraków from Bratislava?

Kraków (Poland) and Bratislava (Slovakia) are a medium distance apart: 297 km in a straight line, that is 184 miles or 160 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kraków to Bratislava is 397 km (247 miles), about 4 h 48 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Kraków, Bratislava lies to the south-west (initial bearing 225°). The route crosses from Poland into Slovakia. The halfway point is at 49.1134°, 18.4944°.

A direct flight would take about 52 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 Kraków from Bratislava?

By road it is 397 km (247 miles) from Kraków to Bratislava; in a straight line it is 297 km (184 miles).

How long is the drive from Kraków to Bratislava?

About 4 h 48 min on the fastest route (397 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bratislava from Kraków?

Bratislava is to the south-west of Kraków, at an initial bearing of 225°.

How long is the flight from Kraków to Bratislava?

A direct flight would take about 52 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.