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Distance from Cahul to Bârlad

Straight line

54.8 km
34.1 mi · 29.6 NM

By road

78.8 km
49.0 mi

Travel time

1 h 24 min
by car

Direction

NW 312°
initial bearing

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How far is Cahul from Bârlad?

Cahul (Moldova) and Bârlad (Romania) are a short distance apart: 54.8 km in a straight line, that is 34.1 miles or 29.6 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cahul to Bârlad is 78.8 km (49.0 miles), about 1 h 24 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 44% longer than the straight line.

From Cahul, Bârlad lies to the north-west (initial bearing 312°). The route crosses from Moldova into Romania. The halfway point is at 46.0683°, 27.9350°.

Over such a short distance flying makes no sense; driving is the fastest option – the road distance and driving time are shown on the map.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Cahul from Bârlad?

By road it is 78.8 km (49.0 miles) from Cahul to Bârlad; in a straight line it is 54.8 km (34.1 miles).

How long is the drive from Cahul to Bârlad?

About 1 h 24 min on the fastest route (78.8 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bârlad from Cahul?

Bârlad is to the north-west of Cahul, at an initial bearing of 312°.

How long is the flight from Cahul to Bârlad?

A direct flight would take about 34 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.