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Distance from Balș to Iași

Straight line

415 km
258 mi · 224 NM

By road

643 km
399 mi

Travel time

7 h 34 min
flight ≈ 1 h 1 min

Direction

NE 40°
initial bearing

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How far is Balș from Iași?

Balș (Romania) and Iași (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 415 km in a straight line, that is 258 miles or 224 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Balș to Iași is 643 km (399 miles), about 7 h 34 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 55% longer than the straight line.

From Balș, Iași lies to the north-east (initial bearing 40°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.7717°, 25.8058°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 1 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 Iași?

By road it is 643 km (399 miles) from Balș to Iași; in a straight line it is 415 km (258 miles).

How long is the drive from Balș to Iași?

About 7 h 34 min on the fastest route (643 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Iași from Balș?

Iași is to the north-east of Balș, at an initial bearing of 40°.

How long is the flight from Balș to Iași?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 1 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.