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Distance from Balș to Arad

Straight line

299 km
186 mi · 161 NM

By road

395 km
246 mi

Travel time

6 h 6 min
flight ≈ 52 min

Direction

NW 314°
initial bearing

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How far is Balș from Arad?

Balș (Romania) and Arad (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 299 km in a straight line, that is 186 miles or 161 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Balș to Arad is 395 km (246 miles), about 6 h 6 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Balș, Arad lies to the north-west (initial bearing 314°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.2751°, 22.7308°.

A direct flight would take about 52 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 Balș from Arad?

By road it is 395 km (246 miles) from Balș to Arad; in a straight line it is 299 km (186 miles).

How long is the drive from Balș to Arad?

About 6 h 6 min on the fastest route (395 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Arad from Balș?

Arad is to the north-west of Balș, at an initial bearing of 314°.

How long is the flight from Balș to Arad?

A direct flight would take about 52 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.