Kraków to Vienna: Exactly 332 km (206 mi)

Kraków, Poland → Vienna, Austria

332
Kilometers
206
Miles
~55 min
Flight time (est.)
~431 km
Rough road-length estimate

179 nautical miles · Direction: west

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Kraków to Vienna is 332 km (206 miles). Vienna lies roughly southwest of Kraków; the initial great-circle bearing is 233° (SW). It is an international route from Poland to Austria.

Coordinates & Bearing

Kraków (Lesser Poland, Poland) sits at 50.0647°N, 19.9450°E; Vienna (Vienna, Austria) is at 48.2082°N, 16.3738°E. The initial great-circle bearing is 233° (SW); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Kraków to Vienna

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~55 min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road ~431 km · ~5h 23min Rough estimate: straight line × 1.3 at 80 km/h. Not live routing.
🚆 Rail No timetable data Same landmass, so rail may exist — check an operator.

Rough road-length estimate for Kraków to Vienna: about 431 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Halfway Point

The geographic halfway point of the great-circle path between Kraków and Vienna lies at approximately 49.1502°N, 18.1259°E — the position that is an equal 166 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

Kraków (Europe/Warsaw) and Vienna (Europe/Vienna) use different time-zone IDs but keep the same clock time all year under current rules.

Currency & Language

Kraków uses the Polish Zloty (PLN), while Vienna uses the Euro (EUR). The primary language changes from Polish in Kraków to German in Vienna.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Kraków from Vienna?

The straight-line distance from Kraków to Vienna is approximately 332 km (206 miles, 179 nautical miles).

What direction is Vienna from Kraków?

Vienna lies roughly southwest of Kraków; the initial great-circle bearing is 233° (SW).

How long does it take to fly from Kraków to Vienna?

Estimated flight time is about 55 min (great-circle distance at 800 km/h plus 30 min for taxi, take-off and landing). It is not an airline schedule; total airport-to-airport trip time is longer.

Can you drive from Kraków to Vienna?

Rough road-length estimate for Kraków to Vienna: about 431 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Is there a time difference between Kraków and Vienna?

Kraków (Europe/Warsaw) and Vienna (Europe/Vienna) use different time-zone IDs but keep the same clock time all year under current rules.

Straight-line distance uses the great-circle (Haversine) method. Flight and road figures, where shown, are estimates rather than schedules or live routing. How SnapDistance calculates distances

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