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Distance from Alba Iulia to Caracal

Straight line

225 km
140 mi · 121 NM

By road

296 km
184 mi

Travel time

5 h 4 min
flight ≈ 47 min

Direction

SSE 164°
initial bearing

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How far is Alba Iulia from Caracal?

Alba Iulia (Romania) and Caracal (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 225 km in a straight line, that is 140 miles or 121 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Alba Iulia to Caracal is 296 km (184 miles), about 5 h 4 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Alba Iulia, Caracal lies to the south (initial bearing 164°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.0923°, 23.9732°.

A direct flight would take about 47 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 Caracal?

By road it is 296 km (184 miles) from Alba Iulia to Caracal; in a straight line it is 225 km (140 miles).

How long is the drive from Alba Iulia to Caracal?

About 5 h 4 min on the fastest route (296 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Caracal from Alba Iulia?

Caracal is to the south of Alba Iulia, at an initial bearing of 164°.

How long is the flight from Alba Iulia to Caracal?

A direct flight would take about 47 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.