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Distance from Bistrița to Craiova

Straight line

318 km
197 mi · 172 NM

By road

498 km
309 mi

Travel time

7 h 57 min
flight ≈ 54 min

Direction

S 190°
initial bearing

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How far is Bistrița from Craiova?

Bistrița (Romania) and Craiova (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 318 km in a straight line, that is 197 miles or 172 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bistrița to Craiova is 498 km (309 miles), about 7 h 57 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 57% longer than the straight line.

From Bistrița, Craiova lies to the south (initial bearing 190°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.7254°, 24.1412°.

A direct flight would take about 54 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 Craiova?

By road it is 498 km (309 miles) from Bistrița to Craiova; in a straight line it is 318 km (197 miles).

How long is the drive from Bistrița to Craiova?

About 7 h 57 min on the fastest route (498 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Craiova from Bistrița?

Craiova is to the south of Bistrița, at an initial bearing of 190°.

How long is the flight from Bistrița to Craiova?

A direct flight would take about 54 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.