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Distance from Warsaw to Vilnius

Straight line

394 km
245 mi · 213 NM

By road

511 km
318 mi

Travel time

5 h 34 min
flight ≈ 1 h

Direction

NE 44°
initial bearing

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How far is Warsaw from Vilnius?

Warsaw (Poland) and Vilnius (Lithuania) are a medium distance apart: 394 km in a straight line, that is 245 miles or 213 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Warsaw to Vilnius is 511 km (318 miles), about 5 h 34 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Warsaw, Vilnius lies to the north-east (initial bearing 44°). The route crosses from Poland into Lithuania. The halfway point is at 53.4785°, 23.0839°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h (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 Warsaw from Vilnius?

By road it is 511 km (318 miles) from Warsaw to Vilnius; in a straight line it is 394 km (245 miles).

How long is the drive from Warsaw to Vilnius?

About 5 h 34 min on the fastest route (511 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Vilnius from Warsaw?

Vilnius is to the north-east of Warsaw, at an initial bearing of 44°.

How long is the flight from Warsaw to Vilnius?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 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.