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Distance from Bacău to Arad

Straight line

433 km
269 mi · 234 NM

By road

628 km
390 mi

Travel time

9 h 13 min
flight ≈ 1 h 2 min

Direction

W 266°
initial bearing

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How far is Bacău from Arad?

Bacău (Romania) and Arad (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 433 km in a straight line, that is 269 miles or 234 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bacău to Arad is 628 km (390 miles), about 9 h 13 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 45% longer than the straight line.

From Bacău, Arad lies to the west (initial bearing 266°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 46.4094°, 24.1054°.

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 Bacău from Arad?

By road it is 628 km (390 miles) from Bacău to Arad; in a straight line it is 433 km (269 miles).

How long is the drive from Bacău to Arad?

About 9 h 13 min on the fastest route (628 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Arad from Bacău?

Arad is to the west of Bacău, at an initial bearing of 266°.

How long is the flight from Bacău to Arad?

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.