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Distance from Bistrița to Satu Mare

Straight line

144 km
89 mi · 78 NM

By road

191 km
119 mi

Travel time

3 h 48 min
flight ≈ 41 min

Direction

WNW 302°
initial bearing

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How far is Bistrița from Satu Mare?

Bistrița (Romania) and Satu Mare (Romania) are a short distance apart: 144 km in a straight line, that is 89 miles or 78 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bistrița to Satu Mare is 191 km (119 miles), about 3 h 48 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Bistrița, Satu Mare lies to the north-west (initial bearing 302°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 47.4691°, 23.6865°.

A direct flight would take about 41 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 Satu Mare?

By road it is 191 km (119 miles) from Bistrița to Satu Mare; in a straight line it is 144 km (89 miles).

How long is the drive from Bistrița to Satu Mare?

About 3 h 48 min on the fastest route (191 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Satu Mare from Bistrița?

Satu Mare is to the north-west of Bistrița, at an initial bearing of 302°.

How long is the flight from Bistrița to Satu Mare?

A direct flight would take about 41 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.