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Distance from Ostrava to Košice

Straight line

250 km
155 mi · 135 NM

By road

356 km
221 mi

Travel time

4 h 16 min
flight ≈ 49 min

Direction

ESE 119°
initial bearing

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How far is Ostrava from Košice?

Ostrava (Czechia) and Košice (Slovakia) are a medium distance apart: 250 km in a straight line, that is 155 miles or 135 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Ostrava to Košice is 356 km (221 miles), about 4 h 16 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 42% longer than the straight line.

From Ostrava, Košice lies to the south-east (initial bearing 119°). The route crosses from Czechia into Slovakia. The halfway point is at 49.2839°, 19.7870°.

A direct flight would take about 49 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 Ostrava from Košice?

By road it is 356 km (221 miles) from Ostrava to Košice; in a straight line it is 250 km (155 miles).

How long is the drive from Ostrava to Košice?

About 4 h 16 min on the fastest route (356 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Košice from Ostrava?

Košice is to the south-east of Ostrava, at an initial bearing of 119°.

How long is the flight from Ostrava to Košice?

A direct flight would take about 49 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.