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Distance from Bistrița to Caracal

Straight line

335 km
208 mi · 181 NM

By road

488 km
303 mi

Travel time

8 h 2 min
flight ≈ 55 min

Direction

S 182°
initial bearing

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How far is Bistrița from Caracal?

Bistrița (Romania) and Caracal (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 335 km in a straight line, that is 208 miles or 181 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bistrița to Caracal is 488 km (303 miles), about 8 h 2 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 45% longer than the straight line.

From Bistrița, Caracal lies to the south (initial bearing 182°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.6249°, 24.4230°.

A direct flight would take about 55 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 Bistrița from Caracal?

By road it is 488 km (303 miles) from Bistrița to Caracal; in a straight line it is 335 km (208 miles).

How long is the drive from Bistrița to Caracal?

About 8 h 2 min on the fastest route (488 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Caracal from Bistrița?

Caracal is to the south of Bistrița, at an initial bearing of 182°.

How long is the flight from Bistrița to Caracal?

A direct flight would take about 55 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.