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Distance from Cahul to Chisinau

Straight line

132 km
82 mi · 72 NM

By road

177 km
110 mi

Travel time

2 h 49 min
flight ≈ 40 min

Direction

NNE 22°
initial bearing

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How far is Cahul from Chisinau?

Cahul (Moldova) and Chisinau (Moldova) are a short distance apart: 132 km in a straight line, that is 82 miles or 72 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cahul to Chisinau is 177 km (110 miles), about 2 h 49 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Cahul, Chisinau lies to the north (initial bearing 22°). Both cities are in Moldova. The halfway point is at 46.4554°, 28.5251°.

A direct flight would take about 40 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 Cahul from Chisinau?

By road it is 177 km (110 miles) from Cahul to Chisinau; in a straight line it is 132 km (82 miles).

How long is the drive from Cahul to Chisinau?

About 2 h 49 min on the fastest route (177 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chisinau from Cahul?

Chisinau is to the north of Cahul, at an initial bearing of 22°.

How long is the flight from Cahul to Chisinau?

A direct flight would take about 40 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.