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Distance from Bistrița to Sibiu

Straight line

151 km
94 mi · 81 NM

By road

274 km
170 mi

Travel time

4 h
flight ≈ 41 min

Direction

S 190°
initial bearing

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How far is Bistrița from Sibiu?

Bistrița (Romania) and Sibiu (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 151 km in a straight line, that is 94 miles or 81 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bistrița to Sibiu is 274 km (170 miles), about 4 h by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 82% longer than the straight line.

From Bistrița, Sibiu lies to the south (initial bearing 190°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 46.4667°, 24.3229°.

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 Sibiu?

By road it is 274 km (170 miles) from Bistrița to Sibiu; in a straight line it is 151 km (94 miles).

How long is the drive from Bistrița to Sibiu?

About 4 h on the fastest route (274 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sibiu from Bistrița?

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

How long is the flight from Bistrița to Sibiu?

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.