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Distance from Bălţi to Cahul

Straight line

208 km
129 mi · 112 NM

By road

259 km
161 mi

Travel time

4 h 39 min
flight ≈ 46 min

Direction

S 174°
initial bearing

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How far is Bălţi from Cahul?

Bălţi (Moldova) and Cahul (Moldova) are a medium distance apart: 208 km in a straight line, that is 129 miles or 112 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bălţi to Cahul is 259 km (161 miles), about 4 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Bălţi, Cahul lies to the south (initial bearing 174°). Both cities are in Moldova. The halfway point is at 46.8338°, 28.0666°.

A direct flight would take about 46 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 Bălţi from Cahul?

By road it is 259 km (161 miles) from Bălţi to Cahul; in a straight line it is 208 km (129 miles).

How long is the drive from Bălţi to Cahul?

About 4 h 39 min on the fastest route (259 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cahul from Bălţi?

Cahul is to the south of Bălţi, at an initial bearing of 174°.

How long is the flight from Bălţi to Cahul?

A direct flight would take about 46 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.