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Distance from Brăila to Craiova

Straight line

347 km
216 mi · 187 NM

By road

468 km
291 mi

Travel time

5 h 25 min
flight ≈ 56 min

Direction

WSW 254°
initial bearing

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How far is Brăila from Craiova?

Brăila (Romania) and Craiova (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 347 km in a straight line, that is 216 miles or 187 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Brăila to Craiova is 468 km (291 miles), about 5 h 25 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 35% longer than the straight line.

From Brăila, Craiova lies to the west (initial bearing 254°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 44.8131°, 25.8699°.

A direct flight would take about 56 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 Brăila from Craiova?

By road it is 468 km (291 miles) from Brăila to Craiova; in a straight line it is 347 km (216 miles).

How long is the drive from Brăila to Craiova?

About 5 h 25 min on the fastest route (468 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Craiova from Brăila?

Craiova is to the west of Brăila, at an initial bearing of 254°.

How long is the flight from Brăila to Craiova?

A direct flight would take about 56 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.