Distance from Arad to Craiova
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How far is Arad from Craiova?
Arad (Romania) and Craiova (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 285 km in a straight line, that is 177 miles or 154 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Arad to Craiova is 371 km (231 miles), about 5 h 50 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.
From Arad, Craiova lies to the south-east (initial bearing 136°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.2567°, 22.5787°.
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.
Other distances from Arad
- Arad – Vladimirescu 7 km
- Arad – Pecica 19 km
- Arad – Sântana 23 km
- Arad – Lipova 31 km
- Arad – Timișoara 48 km
- Arad – Ineu 49 km
- Arad – Sânnicolau Mare 54 km
- Arad – Jimbolia 64 km
- Arad – Lugoj 71 km
Other distances from Craiova
- Craiova – Balș 24 km
- Craiova – Filiași 34 km
- Craiova – Slatina 47 km
- Craiova – Băilești 49 km
- Craiova – Caracal 49 km
- Craiova – Drăgășani 52 km
- Craiova – Strehaia 58 km
- Craiova – Drăgănești-Olt 61 km
- Craiova – Dăbuleni 62 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Arad from Craiova?
By road it is 371 km (231 miles) from Arad to Craiova; in a straight line it is 285 km (177 miles).
How long is the drive from Arad to Craiova?
About 5 h 50 min on the fastest route (371 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Craiova from Arad?
Craiova is to the south-east of Arad, at an initial bearing of 136°.
How long is the flight from Arad to Craiova?
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.