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Distance from Kraków to Budapest

Straight line

293 km
182 mi · 158 NM

By road

523 km
325 mi

Travel time

6 h 15 min
flight ≈ 52 min

Direction

SSW 193°
initial bearing

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How far is Kraków from Budapest?

Kraków (Poland) and Budapest (Hungary) are a medium distance apart: 293 km in a straight line, that is 182 miles or 158 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kraków to Budapest is 523 km (325 miles), about 6 h 15 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 79% longer than the straight line.

From Kraków, Budapest lies to the south (initial bearing 193°). The route crosses from Poland into Hungary. The halfway point is at 48.7808°, 19.4771°.

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 Budapest?

By road it is 523 km (325 miles) from Kraków to Budapest; in a straight line it is 293 km (182 miles).

How long is the drive from Kraków to Budapest?

About 6 h 15 min on the fastest route (523 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Budapest from Kraków?

Budapest is to the south of Kraków, at an initial bearing of 193°.

How long is the flight from Kraków to Budapest?

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.