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Distance from Botoșani to Balș

Straight line

427 km
265 mi · 230 NM

By road

671 km
417 mi

Travel time

8 h 1 min
flight ≈ 1 h 2 min

Direction

SSW 209°
initial bearing

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How far is Botoșani from Balș?

Botoșani (Romania) and Balș (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 427 km in a straight line, that is 265 miles or 230 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Botoșani to Balș is 671 km (417 miles), about 8 h 1 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 57% longer than the straight line.

From Botoșani, Balș lies to the south-west (initial bearing 209°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 46.0572°, 25.3438°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 2 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 Botoșani from Balș?

By road it is 671 km (417 miles) from Botoșani to Balș; in a straight line it is 427 km (265 miles).

How long is the drive from Botoșani to Balș?

About 8 h 1 min on the fastest route (671 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Balș from Botoșani?

Balș is to the south-west of Botoșani, at an initial bearing of 209°.

How long is the flight from Botoșani to Balș?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 2 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.