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Distance from Arad to Râmnicu Vâlcea

Straight line

267 km
166 mi · 144 NM

By road

400 km
249 mi

Travel time

5 h
flight ≈ 50 min

Direction

ESE 116°
initial bearing

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How far is Arad from Râmnicu Vâlcea?

Arad (Romania) and Râmnicu Vâlcea (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 267 km in a straight line, that is 166 miles or 144 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Arad to Râmnicu Vâlcea is 400 km (249 miles), about 5 h by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 50% longer than the straight line.

From Arad, Râmnicu Vâlcea lies to the south-east (initial bearing 116°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.6518°, 22.8564°.

A direct flight would take about 50 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 Râmnicu Vâlcea?

By road it is 400 km (249 miles) from Arad to Râmnicu Vâlcea; in a straight line it is 267 km (166 miles).

How long is the drive from Arad to Râmnicu Vâlcea?

About 5 h on the fastest route (400 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Râmnicu Vâlcea from Arad?

Râmnicu Vâlcea is to the south-east of Arad, at an initial bearing of 116°.

How long is the flight from Arad to Râmnicu Vâlcea?

A direct flight would take about 50 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.