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Distance from Kraków to Lviv

Straight line

294 km
183 mi · 159 NM

By road

325 km
202 mi

Travel time

3 h 44 min
flight ≈ 52 min

Direction

E 93°
initial bearing

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How far is Kraków from Lviv?

Kraków (Poland) and Lviv (Ukraine) are a medium distance apart: 294 km in a straight line, that is 183 miles or 159 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kraków to Lviv is 325 km (202 miles), about 3 h 44 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 11% longer than the straight line.

From Kraków, Lviv lies to the east (initial bearing 93°). The route crosses from Poland into Ukraine. The halfway point is at 49.9678°, 21.9846°.

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 Lviv?

By road it is 325 km (202 miles) from Kraków to Lviv; in a straight line it is 294 km (183 miles).

How long is the drive from Kraków to Lviv?

About 3 h 44 min on the fastest route (325 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lviv from Kraków?

Lviv is to the east of Kraków, at an initial bearing of 93°.

How long is the flight from Kraków to Lviv?

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.