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Distance from Bacău to Petroșani

Straight line

303 km
188 mi · 164 NM

By road

625 km
389 mi

Travel time

8 h 5 min
flight ≈ 53 min

Direction

WSW 246°
initial bearing

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How far is Bacău from Petroșani?

Bacău (Romania) and Petroșani (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 303 km in a straight line, that is 188 miles or 164 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bacău to Petroșani is 625 km (389 miles), about 8 h 5 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 106% longer than the straight line.

From Bacău, Petroșani lies to the south-west (initial bearing 246°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 46.0056°, 25.1218°.

A direct flight would take about 53 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 Petroșani?

By road it is 625 km (389 miles) from Bacău to Petroșani; in a straight line it is 303 km (188 miles).

How long is the drive from Bacău to Petroșani?

About 8 h 5 min on the fastest route (625 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Petroșani from Bacău?

Petroșani is to the south-west of Bacău, at an initial bearing of 246°.

How long is the flight from Bacău to Petroșani?

A direct flight would take about 53 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.