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Distance from Tallinn to Kaunas

Straight line

508 km
315 mi · 274 NM

By road

571 km
355 mi

Travel time

8 h 30 min
flight ≈ 1 h 8 min

Direction

S 186°
initial bearing

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How far is Tallinn from Kaunas?

Tallinn (Estonia) and Kaunas (Lithuania) are a medium distance apart: 508 km in a straight line, that is 315 miles or 274 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tallinn to Kaunas is 571 km (355 miles), about 8 h 30 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 13% longer than the straight line.

From Tallinn, Kaunas lies to the south (initial bearing 186°). The route crosses from Estonia into Lithuania. The halfway point is at 57.1705°, 24.3057°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 8 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 Tallinn from Kaunas?

By road it is 571 km (355 miles) from Tallinn to Kaunas; in a straight line it is 508 km (315 miles).

How long is the drive from Tallinn to Kaunas?

About 8 h 30 min on the fastest route (571 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kaunas from Tallinn?

Kaunas is to the south of Tallinn, at an initial bearing of 186°.

How long is the flight from Tallinn to Kaunas?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 8 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.