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Distance from Balș to Oradea

Straight line

344 km
214 mi · 186 NM

By road

508 km
316 mi

Travel time

8 h 2 min
flight ≈ 56 min

Direction

NNW 331°
initial bearing

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How far is Balș from Oradea?

Balș (Romania) and Oradea (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 344 km in a straight line, that is 214 miles or 186 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Balș to Oradea is 508 km (316 miles), about 8 h 2 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 48% longer than the straight line.

From Balș, Oradea lies to the north-west (initial bearing 331°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.7031°, 23.0355°.

A direct flight would take about 56 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 Oradea?

By road it is 508 km (316 miles) from Balș to Oradea; in a straight line it is 344 km (214 miles).

How long is the drive from Balș to Oradea?

About 8 h 2 min on the fastest route (508 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Oradea from Balș?

Oradea is to the north-west of Balș, at an initial bearing of 331°.

How long is the flight from Balș to Oradea?

A direct flight would take about 56 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.