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Distance from Bacău to Râmnicu Vâlcea

Straight line

256 km
159 mi · 138 NM

By road

495 km
307 mi

Travel time

5 h 39 min
flight ≈ 49 min

Direction

SW 231°
initial bearing

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How far is Bacău from Râmnicu Vâlcea?

Bacău (Romania) and Râmnicu Vâlcea (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 256 km in a straight line, that is 159 miles or 138 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bacău to Râmnicu Vâlcea is 495 km (307 miles), about 5 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 93% longer than the straight line.

From Bacău, Râmnicu Vâlcea lies to the south-west (initial bearing 231°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.8407°, 25.6235°.

A direct flight would take about 49 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 Râmnicu Vâlcea?

By road it is 495 km (307 miles) from Bacău to Râmnicu Vâlcea; in a straight line it is 256 km (159 miles).

How long is the drive from Bacău to Râmnicu Vâlcea?

About 5 h 39 min on the fastest route (495 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Râmnicu Vâlcea from Bacău?

Râmnicu Vâlcea is to the south-west of Bacău, at an initial bearing of 231°.

How long is the flight from Bacău to Râmnicu Vâlcea?

A direct flight would take about 49 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.