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Distance from Alba Iulia to Arad

Straight line

176 km
109 mi · 95 NM

By road

250 km
155 mi

Travel time

2 h 45 min
flight ≈ 43 min

Direction

W 275°
initial bearing

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How far is Alba Iulia from Arad?

Alba Iulia (Romania) and Arad (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 176 km in a straight line, that is 109 miles or 95 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Alba Iulia to Arad is 250 km (155 miles), about 2 h 45 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 42% longer than the straight line.

From Alba Iulia, Arad lies to the west (initial bearing 275°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 46.1306°, 22.4512°.

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 Alba Iulia from Arad?

By road it is 250 km (155 miles) from Alba Iulia to Arad; in a straight line it is 176 km (109 miles).

How long is the drive from Alba Iulia to Arad?

About 2 h 45 min on the fastest route (250 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Arad from Alba Iulia?

Arad is to the west of Alba Iulia, at an initial bearing of 275°.

How long is the flight from Alba Iulia to Arad?

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.