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Distance from Wrocław to Katowice

Straight line

169 km
105 mi · 91 NM

By road

195 km
121 mi

Travel time

1 h 59 min
flight ≈ 43 min

Direction

ESE 123°
initial bearing

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How far is Wrocław from Katowice?

Wrocław (Poland) and Katowice (Poland) are a medium distance apart: 169 km in a straight line, that is 105 miles or 91 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Wrocław to Katowice is 195 km (121 miles), about 1 h 59 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 15% longer than the straight line.

From Wrocław, Katowice lies to the south-east (initial bearing 123°). Both cities are in Poland. The halfway point is at 50.6835°, 18.0394°.

A direct flight would take about 43 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 Wrocław from Katowice?

By road it is 195 km (121 miles) from Wrocław to Katowice; in a straight line it is 169 km (105 miles).

How long is the drive from Wrocław to Katowice?

About 1 h 59 min on the fastest route (195 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Katowice from Wrocław?

Katowice is to the south-east of Wrocław, at an initial bearing of 123°.

How long is the flight from Wrocław to Katowice?

A direct flight would take about 43 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.