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Distance from Arad to Caracal

Straight line

331 km
206 mi · 179 NM

By road

434 km
270 mi

Travel time

6 h 46 min
flight ≈ 55 min

Direction

SE 133°
initial bearing

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How far is Arad from Caracal?

Arad (Romania) and Caracal (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 331 km in a straight line, that is 206 miles or 179 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Arad to Caracal is 434 km (270 miles), about 6 h 46 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From Arad, Caracal lies to the south-east (initial bearing 133°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.1600°, 22.8608°.

A direct flight would take about 55 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 Caracal?

By road it is 434 km (270 miles) from Arad to Caracal; in a straight line it is 331 km (206 miles).

How long is the drive from Arad to Caracal?

About 6 h 46 min on the fastest route (434 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Caracal from Arad?

Caracal is to the south-east of Arad, at an initial bearing of 133°.

How long is the flight from Arad to Caracal?

A direct flight would take about 55 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.