Rome to Kraków: Exactly 1,073 km (667 mi)

Rome, Italy → Kraków, Poland

1,073
Kilometers
667
Miles
~1h 51min
Flight time (est.)
~1,395 km
Rough road-length estimate

580 nautical miles · Direction: northeast

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Rome to Kraków is 1,073 km (667 miles). Kraków lies roughly north-northeast of Rome; the initial great-circle bearing is 30° (NNE). It is an international route from Italy to Poland.

Coordinates & Bearing

Rome (Lazio, Italy) sits at 41.9028°N, 12.4964°E; Kraków (Lesser Poland, Poland) is at 50.0647°N, 19.9450°E. The initial great-circle bearing is 30° (NNE); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Rome to Kraków

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~1h 51min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road ~1,395 km · ~17h 26min 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 Rome to Kraków: about 1,395 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 Rome and Kraków lies at approximately 46.0439°N, 15.9453°E — the position that is an equal 537 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

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

Currency & Language

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Rome from Kraków?

The straight-line distance from Rome to Kraków is approximately 1,073 km (667 miles, 580 nautical miles).

What direction is Kraków from Rome?

Kraków lies roughly north-northeast of Rome; the initial great-circle bearing is 30° (NNE).

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

Estimated flight time is about 1h 51min (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 Rome to Kraków?

Rough road-length estimate for Rome to Kraków: about 1,395 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 Rome and Kraków?

Rome (Europe/Rome) and Kraków (Europe/Warsaw) 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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