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Distance from Arad to Gherla

Straight line

220 km
137 mi · 119 NM

By road

388 km
241 mi

Travel time

4 h 42 min
flight ≈ 47 min

Direction

ENE 64°
initial bearing

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How far is Arad from Gherla?

Arad (Romania) and Gherla (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 220 km in a straight line, that is 137 miles or 119 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Arad to Gherla is 388 km (241 miles), about 4 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 76% longer than the straight line.

From Arad, Gherla lies to the north-east (initial bearing 64°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 46.6157°, 22.6065°.

A direct flight would take about 47 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 Gherla?

By road it is 388 km (241 miles) from Arad to Gherla; in a straight line it is 220 km (137 miles).

How long is the drive from Arad to Gherla?

About 4 h 42 min on the fastest route (388 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Gherla from Arad?

Gherla is to the north-east of Arad, at an initial bearing of 64°.

How long is the flight from Arad to Gherla?

A direct flight would take about 47 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.