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Distance from Sosnowiec to Bratislava

Straight line

279 km
173 mi · 151 NM

By road

387 km
240 mi

Travel time

4 h 4 min
flight ≈ 51 min

Direction

SSW 212°
initial bearing

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How far is Sosnowiec from Bratislava?

Sosnowiec (Poland) and Bratislava (Slovakia) are a medium distance apart: 279 km in a straight line, that is 173 miles or 151 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sosnowiec to Bratislava is 387 km (240 miles), about 4 h 4 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 39% longer than the straight line.

From Sosnowiec, Bratislava lies to the south-west (initial bearing 212°). The route crosses from Poland into Slovakia. The halfway point is at 49.2218°, 18.0837°.

A direct flight would take about 51 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 Sosnowiec from Bratislava?

By road it is 387 km (240 miles) from Sosnowiec to Bratislava; in a straight line it is 279 km (173 miles).

How long is the drive from Sosnowiec to Bratislava?

About 4 h 4 min on the fastest route (387 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bratislava from Sosnowiec?

Bratislava is to the south-west of Sosnowiec, at an initial bearing of 212°.

How long is the flight from Sosnowiec to Bratislava?

A direct flight would take about 51 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.