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Distance from Ankara to Craiova

Straight line

893 km
555 mi · 482 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 1 h 37 min

Direction

NW 306°
initial bearing

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How far is Ankara from Craiova?

Ankara (Türkiye) and Craiova (Romania) are quite far apart: 893 km in a straight line, that is 555 miles or 482 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Ankara, Craiova lies to the north-west (initial bearing 306°). The route crosses from Türkiye into Romania. The halfway point is at 42.2072°, 28.4846°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 37 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 Craiova?

The straight-line distance between Ankara and Craiova is 893 km (555 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Craiova from Ankara?

Craiova is to the north-west of Ankara, at an initial bearing of 306°.

How long is the flight from Ankara to Craiova?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 37 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.