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Distance from Brussels to Târgu Jiu

Straight line

1,549 km
962 mi · 836 NM

By road

1,936 km
1,203 mi

Travel time

20 h 49 min
flight ≈ 2 h 26 min

Direction

ESE 107°
initial bearing

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How far is Brussels from Târgu Jiu?

Brussels (Belgium) and Târgu Jiu (Romania) are quite far apart: 1,549 km in a straight line, that is 962 miles or 836 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Brussels to Târgu Jiu is 1,936 km (1,203 miles), about 20 h 49 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Brussels, Târgu Jiu lies to the east (initial bearing 107°). The route crosses from Belgium into Romania. The halfway point is at 48.3395°, 14.3527°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 26 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 Brussels from Târgu Jiu?

By road it is 1,936 km (1,203 miles) from Brussels to Târgu Jiu; in a straight line it is 1,549 km (962 miles).

How long is the drive from Brussels to Târgu Jiu?

About 20 h 49 min on the fastest route (1,936 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Târgu Jiu from Brussels?

Târgu Jiu is to the east of Brussels, at an initial bearing of 107°.

How long is the flight from Brussels to Târgu Jiu?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 26 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.