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Distance from Sosnowiec to Warsaw

Straight line

254 km
158 mi · 137 NM

By road

297 km
185 mi

Travel time

3 h 9 min
flight ≈ 49 min

Direction

NNE 31°
initial bearing

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How far is Sosnowiec from Warsaw?

Sosnowiec (Poland) and Warsaw (Poland) are a medium distance apart: 254 km in a straight line, that is 158 miles or 137 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sosnowiec to Warsaw is 297 km (185 miles), about 3 h 9 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 17% longer than the straight line.

From Sosnowiec, Warsaw lies to the north-east (initial bearing 31°). Both cities are in Poland. The halfway point is at 51.2622°, 20.0377°.

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 Sosnowiec from Warsaw?

By road it is 297 km (185 miles) from Sosnowiec to Warsaw; in a straight line it is 254 km (158 miles).

How long is the drive from Sosnowiec to Warsaw?

About 3 h 9 min on the fastest route (297 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Warsaw from Sosnowiec?

Warsaw is to the north-east of Sosnowiec, at an initial bearing of 31°.

How long is the flight from Sosnowiec to Warsaw?

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.