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Distance from Sosnowiec to Katowice

Straight line

6.3 km
3.9 mi · 3.4 NM

By road

7.5 km
4.7 mi

Travel time

9 min
by car

Direction

WSW 240°
initial bearing

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How far is Sosnowiec from Katowice?

Sosnowiec (Poland) and Katowice (Poland) are very close to each other: 6.3 km in a straight line, that is 3.9 miles or 3.4 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sosnowiec to Katowice is 7.5 km (4.7 miles), about 9 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Sosnowiec, Katowice lies to the south-west (initial bearing 240°). Both cities are in Poland. The halfway point is at 50.2726°, 19.0657°.

Over such a short distance flying makes no sense; driving is the fastest option – the road distance and driving time are shown on the map.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sosnowiec from Katowice?

By road it is 7.5 km (4.7 miles) from Sosnowiec to Katowice; in a straight line it is 6.3 km (3.9 miles).

How long is the drive from Sosnowiec to Katowice?

About 9 min on the fastest route (7.5 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Katowice from Sosnowiec?

Katowice is to the south-west of Sosnowiec, at an initial bearing of 240°.

How long is the flight from Sosnowiec to Katowice?

A direct flight would take about 30 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.