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Distance from Ankara to Arad

Straight line

1,168 km
725 mi · 630 NM

By road

1,718 km
1,067 mi

Travel time

17 h 24 min
flight ≈ 1 h 58 min

Direction

NW 310°
initial bearing

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How far is Ankara from Arad?

Ankara (Türkiye) and Arad (Romania) are quite far apart: 1,168 km in a straight line, that is 725 miles or 630 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Ankara to Arad is 1,718 km (1,067 miles), about 17 h 24 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 47% longer than the straight line.

From Ankara, Arad lies to the north-west (initial bearing 310°). The route crosses from Türkiye into Romania. The halfway point is at 43.1964°, 27.3813°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 58 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 Ankara from Arad?

By road it is 1,718 km (1,067 miles) from Ankara to Arad; in a straight line it is 1,168 km (725 miles).

How long is the drive from Ankara to Arad?

About 17 h 24 min on the fastest route (1,718 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Arad from Ankara?

Arad is to the north-west of Ankara, at an initial bearing of 310°.

How long is the flight from Ankara to Arad?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 58 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.