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Distance from Balș to Calafat

Straight line

101 km
63 mi · 55 NM

By road

115 km
71 mi

Travel time

1 h 51 min
by car

Direction

WSW 247°
initial bearing

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How far is Balș from Calafat?

Balș (Romania) and Calafat (Romania) are a short distance apart: 101 km in a straight line, that is 63 miles or 55 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Balș to Calafat is 115 km (71 miles), about 1 h 51 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 13% longer than the straight line.

From Balș, Calafat lies to the south-west (initial bearing 247°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 44.1718°, 23.5149°.

Over such a short distance flying makes no sense; driving is the fastest option – the road distance and driving time are shown on the map.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Balș from Calafat?

By road it is 115 km (71 miles) from Balș to Calafat; in a straight line it is 101 km (63 miles).

How long is the drive from Balș to Calafat?

About 1 h 51 min on the fastest route (115 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Calafat from Balș?

Calafat is to the south-west of Balș, at an initial bearing of 247°.

How long is the flight from Balș to Calafat?

A direct flight would take about 38 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.