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Distance from Bistrița to Timișoara

Straight line

295 km
183 mi · 159 NM

By road

410 km
255 mi

Travel time

5 h 32 min
flight ≈ 52 min

Direction

WSW 240°
initial bearing

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How far is Bistrița from Timișoara?

Bistrița (Romania) and Timișoara (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 295 km in a straight line, that is 183 miles or 159 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bistrița to Timișoara is 410 km (255 miles), about 5 h 32 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 39% longer than the straight line.

From Bistrița, Timișoara lies to the south-west (initial bearing 240°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 46.4551°, 22.8422°.

A direct flight would take about 52 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 Timișoara?

By road it is 410 km (255 miles) from Bistrița to Timișoara; in a straight line it is 295 km (183 miles).

How long is the drive from Bistrița to Timișoara?

About 5 h 32 min on the fastest route (410 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Timișoara from Bistrița?

Timișoara is to the south-west of Bistrița, at an initial bearing of 240°.

How long is the flight from Bistrița to Timișoara?

A direct flight would take about 52 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.