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Distance from Alba Iulia to Vulcan

Straight line

79.9 km
49.6 mi · 43.1 NM

By road

135 km
84 mi

Travel time

2 h 25 min
by car

Direction

SSW 198°
initial bearing

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How far is Alba Iulia from Vulcan?

Alba Iulia (Romania) and Vulcan (Romania) are a short distance apart: 79.9 km in a straight line, that is 49.6 miles or 43.1 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Alba Iulia to Vulcan is 135 km (84 miles), about 2 h 25 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 69% longer than the straight line.

From Alba Iulia, Vulcan lies to the south (initial bearing 198°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.7251°, 23.4240°.

Over such a short distance flying makes no sense; driving is the fastest option – the road distance and driving time are shown on the map.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Alba Iulia from Vulcan?

By road it is 135 km (84 miles) from Alba Iulia to Vulcan; in a straight line it is 79.9 km (49.6 miles).

How long is the drive from Alba Iulia to Vulcan?

About 2 h 25 min on the fastest route (135 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Vulcan from Alba Iulia?

Vulcan is to the south of Alba Iulia, at an initial bearing of 198°.

How long is the flight from Alba Iulia to Vulcan?

A direct flight would take about 36 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.