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Distance from Bistrița to Gherla

Straight line

45.7 km
28.4 mi · 24.7 NM

By road

70.5 km
43.8 mi

Travel time

1 h 24 min
by car

Direction

WSW 256°
initial bearing

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How far is Bistrița from Gherla?

Bistrița (Romania) and Gherla (Romania) are a short distance apart: 45.7 km in a straight line, that is 28.4 miles or 24.7 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bistrița to Gherla is 70.5 km (43.8 miles), about 1 h 24 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 54% longer than the straight line.

From Bistrița, Gherla lies to the west (initial bearing 256°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 47.0836°, 24.2081°.

Over such a short distance flying makes no sense; driving is the fastest option – the road distance and driving time are shown on the map.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Bistrița from Gherla?

By road it is 70.5 km (43.8 miles) from Bistrița to Gherla; in a straight line it is 45.7 km (28.4 miles).

How long is the drive from Bistrița to Gherla?

About 1 h 24 min on the fastest route (70.5 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Gherla from Bistrița?

Gherla is to the west of Bistrița, at an initial bearing of 256°.

How long is the flight from Bistrița to Gherla?

A direct flight would take about 33 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.