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Distance from Brăila to Motru

Straight line

398 km
247 mi · 215 NM

By road

559 km
347 mi

Travel time

7 h 8 min
flight ≈ 1 h

Direction

W 264°
initial bearing

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How far is Brăila from Motru?

Brăila (Romania) and Motru (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 398 km in a straight line, that is 247 miles or 215 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Brăila to Motru is 559 km (347 miles), about 7 h 8 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 41% longer than the straight line.

From Brăila, Motru lies to the west (initial bearing 264°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.0647°, 25.4629°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h (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 Motru?

By road it is 559 km (347 miles) from Brăila to Motru; in a straight line it is 398 km (247 miles).

How long is the drive from Brăila to Motru?

About 7 h 8 min on the fastest route (559 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Motru from Brăila?

Motru is to the west of Brăila, at an initial bearing of 264°.

How long is the flight from Brăila to Motru?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 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.