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Distance from Vienna to Katowice

Straight line

299 km
186 mi · 161 NM

By road

388 km
241 mi

Travel time

4 h 17 min
flight ≈ 52 min

Direction

NE 39°
initial bearing

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How far is Vienna from Katowice?

Vienna (Austria) and Katowice (Poland) are a medium distance apart: 299 km in a straight line, that is 186 miles or 161 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Vienna to Katowice is 388 km (241 miles), about 4 h 17 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Vienna, Katowice lies to the north-east (initial bearing 39°). The route crosses from Austria into Poland. The halfway point is at 49.2411°, 17.6723°.

A direct flight would take about 52 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 Vienna from Katowice?

By road it is 388 km (241 miles) from Vienna to Katowice; in a straight line it is 299 km (186 miles).

How long is the drive from Vienna to Katowice?

About 4 h 17 min on the fastest route (388 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Katowice from Vienna?

Katowice is to the north-east of Vienna, at an initial bearing of 39°.

How long is the flight from Vienna to Katowice?

A direct flight would take about 52 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.