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Distance from Bârlad to Bistrița

Straight line

262 km
163 mi · 142 NM

By road

360 km
224 mi

Travel time

7 h 30 min
flight ≈ 50 min

Direction

WNW 294°
initial bearing

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How far is Bârlad from Bistrița?

Bârlad (Romania) and Bistrița (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 262 km in a straight line, that is 163 miles or 142 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bârlad to Bistrița is 360 km (224 miles), about 7 h 30 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 37% longer than the straight line.

From Bârlad, Bistrița lies to the north-west (initial bearing 294°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 46.6934°, 26.0978°.

A direct flight would take about 50 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 Bârlad from Bistrița?

By road it is 360 km (224 miles) from Bârlad to Bistrița; in a straight line it is 262 km (163 miles).

How long is the drive from Bârlad to Bistrița?

About 7 h 30 min on the fastest route (360 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bistrița from Bârlad?

Bistrița is to the north-west of Bârlad, at an initial bearing of 294°.

How long is the flight from Bârlad to Bistrița?

A direct flight would take about 50 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.