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Distance from Bacău to Craiova

Straight line

349 km
217 mi · 189 NM

By road

542 km
337 mi

Travel time

5 h 45 min
flight ≈ 56 min

Direction

SW 225°
initial bearing

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How far is Bacău from Craiova?

Bacău (Romania) and Craiova (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 349 km in a straight line, that is 217 miles or 189 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bacău to Craiova is 542 km (337 miles), about 5 h 45 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 55% longer than the straight line.

From Bacău, Craiova lies to the south-west (initial bearing 225°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.4525°, 25.3259°.

A direct flight would take about 56 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 Craiova?

By road it is 542 km (337 miles) from Bacău to Craiova; in a straight line it is 349 km (217 miles).

How long is the drive from Bacău to Craiova?

About 5 h 45 min on the fastest route (542 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Craiova from Bacău?

Craiova is to the south-west of Bacău, at an initial bearing of 225°.

How long is the flight from Bacău to Craiova?

A direct flight would take about 56 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.