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Distance from Baia Mare to Petroșani

Straight line

250 km
155 mi · 135 NM

By road

379 km
236 mi

Travel time

5 h 45 min
flight ≈ 49 min

Direction

S 184°
initial bearing

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How far is Baia Mare from Petroșani?

Baia Mare (Romania) and Petroșani (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 250 km in a straight line, that is 155 miles or 135 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Baia Mare to Petroșani is 379 km (236 miles), about 5 h 45 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 52% longer than the straight line.

From Baia Mare, Petroșani lies to the south (initial bearing 184°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 46.5370°, 23.4653°.

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 Baia Mare from Petroșani?

By road it is 379 km (236 miles) from Baia Mare to Petroșani; in a straight line it is 250 km (155 miles).

How long is the drive from Baia Mare to Petroșani?

About 5 h 45 min on the fastest route (379 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Petroșani from Baia Mare?

Petroșani is to the south of Baia Mare, at an initial bearing of 184°.

How long is the flight from Baia Mare to Petroșani?

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.