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Distance from Baia Mare to Caracal

Straight line

398 km
247 mi · 215 NM

By road

537 km
334 mi

Travel time

8 h 38 min
flight ≈ 1 h

Direction

S 171°
initial bearing

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How far is Baia Mare from Caracal?

Baia Mare (Romania) and Caracal (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 398 km in a straight line, that is 247 miles or 215 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Baia Mare to Caracal is 537 km (334 miles), about 8 h 38 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 35% longer than the straight line.

From Baia Mare, Caracal lies to the south (initial bearing 171°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.8876°, 23.9715°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h (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 Caracal?

By road it is 537 km (334 miles) from Baia Mare to Caracal; in a straight line it is 398 km (247 miles).

How long is the drive from Baia Mare to Caracal?

About 8 h 38 min on the fastest route (537 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Caracal from Baia Mare?

Caracal is to the south of Baia Mare, at an initial bearing of 171°.

How long is the flight from Baia Mare to Caracal?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 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.