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Distance from Baia Mare to Balș

Straight line

370 km
230 mi · 200 NM

By road

521 km
324 mi

Travel time

8 h 18 min
flight ≈ 58 min

Direction

S 173°
initial bearing

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How far is Baia Mare from Balș?

Baia Mare (Romania) and Balș (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 370 km in a straight line, that is 230 miles or 200 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Baia Mare to Balș is 521 km (324 miles), about 8 h 18 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 41% longer than the straight line.

From Baia Mare, Balș lies to the south (initial bearing 173°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 46.0040°, 23.8420°.

A direct flight would take about 58 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 Baia Mare from Balș?

By road it is 521 km (324 miles) from Baia Mare to Balș; in a straight line it is 370 km (230 miles).

How long is the drive from Baia Mare to Balș?

About 8 h 18 min on the fastest route (521 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Balș from Baia Mare?

Balș is to the south of Baia Mare, at an initial bearing of 173°.

How long is the flight from Baia Mare to Balș?

A direct flight would take about 58 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.