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Distance from Lviv to Kraków

Straight line

294 km
183 mi · 159 NM

By road

326 km
203 mi

Travel time

3 h 48 min
flight ≈ 52 min

Direction

W 276°
initial bearing

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How far is Lviv from Kraków?

Lviv (Ukraine) and Kraków (Poland) 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, Lviv to Kraków is 326 km (203 miles), about 3 h 48 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 11% longer than the straight line.

From Lviv, Kraków lies to the west (initial bearing 276°). The route crosses from Ukraine into Poland. 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 Lviv from Kraków?

By road it is 326 km (203 miles) from Lviv to Kraków; in a straight line it is 294 km (183 miles).

How long is the drive from Lviv to Kraków?

About 3 h 48 min on the fastest route (326 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kraków from Lviv?

Kraków is to the west of Lviv, at an initial bearing of 276°.

How long is the flight from Lviv to Kraków?

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.