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Distance from Arad to Ankara

Straight line

1,168 km
725 mi · 630 NM

By road

1,564 km
972 mi

Travel time

17 h 22 min
flight ≈ 1 h 58 min

Direction

ESE 123°
initial bearing

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How far is Arad from Ankara?

Arad (Romania) and Ankara (Türkiye) 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, Arad to Ankara is 1,564 km (972 miles), about 17 h 22 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Arad, Ankara lies to the south-east (initial bearing 123°). The route crosses from Romania into Türkiye. 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 Arad from Ankara?

By road it is 1,564 km (972 miles) from Arad to Ankara; in a straight line it is 1,168 km (725 miles).

How long is the drive from Arad to Ankara?

About 17 h 22 min on the fastest route (1,564 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Ankara from Arad?

Ankara is to the south-east of Arad, at an initial bearing of 123°.

How long is the flight from Arad to Ankara?

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.