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Distance from Prague to Katowice

Straight line

330 km
205 mi · 178 NM

By road

460 km
286 mi

Travel time

4 h 42 min
flight ≈ 55 min

Direction

E 85°
initial bearing

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How far is Prague from Katowice?

Prague (Czechia) and Katowice (Poland) are a medium distance apart: 330 km in a straight line, that is 205 miles or 178 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Prague to Katowice is 460 km (286 miles), about 4 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 40% longer than the straight line.

From Prague, Katowice lies to the east (initial bearing 85°). The route crosses from Czechia into Poland. The halfway point is at 50.1960°, 16.7200°.

A direct flight would take about 55 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 Prague from Katowice?

By road it is 460 km (286 miles) from Prague to Katowice; in a straight line it is 330 km (205 miles).

How long is the drive from Prague to Katowice?

About 4 h 42 min on the fastest route (460 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Katowice from Prague?

Katowice is to the east of Prague, at an initial bearing of 85°.

How long is the flight from Prague to Katowice?

A direct flight would take about 55 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.