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Distance from Arad to Jilava

Straight line

426 km
265 mi · 230 NM

By road

570 km
354 mi

Travel time

7 h 8 min
flight ≈ 1 h 2 min

Direction

ESE 117°
initial bearing

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How far is Arad from Jilava?

Arad (Romania) and Jilava (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 426 km in a straight line, that is 265 miles or 230 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Arad to Jilava is 570 km (354 miles), about 7 h 8 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Arad, Jilava lies to the south-east (initial bearing 117°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.2831°, 23.7362°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 2 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 Jilava?

By road it is 570 km (354 miles) from Arad to Jilava; in a straight line it is 426 km (265 miles).

How long is the drive from Arad to Jilava?

About 7 h 8 min on the fastest route (570 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Jilava from Arad?

Jilava is to the south-east of Arad, at an initial bearing of 117°.

How long is the flight from Arad to Jilava?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 2 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.