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Distance from Arad to Bistrița

Straight line

266 km
165 mi · 143 NM

By road

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calculating

Travel time

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flight ≈ 50 min

Direction

ENE 65°
initial bearing

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How far is Arad from Bistrița?

Arad (Romania) and Bistrița (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 266 km in a straight line, that is 165 miles or 143 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Arad, Bistrița lies to the north-east (initial bearing 65°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 46.6693°, 22.8944°.

A direct flight would take about 50 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 Bistrița?

The straight-line distance between Arad and Bistrița is 266 km (165 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Bistrița from Arad?

Bistrița is to the north-east of Arad, at an initial bearing of 65°.

How long is the flight from Arad to Bistrița?

A direct flight would take about 50 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.