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Distance from Ankara to Bistrița

Straight line

1,047 km
650 mi · 565 NM

By road

1,533 km
953 mi

Travel time

20 h 32 min
flight ≈ 1 h 49 min

Direction

NW 323°
initial bearing

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How far is Ankara from Bistrița?

Ankara (Türkiye) and Bistrița (Romania) are quite far apart: 1,047 km in a straight line, that is 650 miles or 565 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Ankara to Bistrița is 1,533 km (953 miles), about 20 h 32 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 46% longer than the straight line.

From Ankara, Bistrița lies to the north-west (initial bearing 323°). The route crosses from Türkiye into Romania. The halfway point is at 43.6023°, 28.9277°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 49 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 Bistrița?

By road it is 1,533 km (953 miles) from Ankara to Bistrița; in a straight line it is 1,047 km (650 miles).

How long is the drive from Ankara to Bistrița?

About 20 h 32 min on the fastest route (1,533 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bistrița from Ankara?

Bistrița is to the north-west of Ankara, at an initial bearing of 323°.

How long is the flight from Ankara to Bistrița?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 49 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.