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Distance from Bistrița to Pitești

Straight line

255 km
159 mi · 138 NM

By road

424 km
263 mi

Travel time

6 h 37 min
flight ≈ 49 min

Direction

S 174°
initial bearing

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How far is Bistrița from Pitești?

Bistrița (Romania) and Pitești (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 255 km in a straight line, that is 159 miles or 138 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bistrița to Pitești is 424 km (263 miles), about 6 h 37 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 66% longer than the straight line.

From Bistrița, Pitești lies to the south (initial bearing 174°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.9917°, 24.6872°.

A direct flight would take about 49 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 Pitești?

By road it is 424 km (263 miles) from Bistrița to Pitești; in a straight line it is 255 km (159 miles).

How long is the drive from Bistrița to Pitești?

About 6 h 37 min on the fastest route (424 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Pitești from Bistrița?

Pitești is to the south of Bistrița, at an initial bearing of 174°.

How long is the flight from Bistrița to Pitești?

A direct flight would take about 49 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.