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Distance from Arad to Calafat

Straight line

275 km
171 mi · 148 NM

By road

358 km
223 mi

Travel time

5 h 30 min
flight ≈ 51 min

Direction

SSE 152°
initial bearing

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How far is Arad from Calafat?

Arad (Romania) and Calafat (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 275 km in a straight line, that is 171 miles or 148 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Arad to Calafat is 358 km (223 miles), about 5 h 30 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Arad, Calafat lies to the south-east (initial bearing 152°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.0899°, 22.1405°.

A direct flight would take about 51 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 Calafat?

By road it is 358 km (223 miles) from Arad to Calafat; in a straight line it is 275 km (171 miles).

How long is the drive from Arad to Calafat?

About 5 h 30 min on the fastest route (358 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Calafat from Arad?

Calafat is to the south-east of Arad, at an initial bearing of 152°.

How long is the flight from Arad to Calafat?

A direct flight would take about 51 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.