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Distance from Cahul to Galați

Straight line

53.2 km
33.1 mi · 28.7 NM

By road

84.0 km
52.2 mi

Travel time

1 h 20 min
by car

Direction

SSW 193°
initial bearing

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How far is Cahul from Galați?

Cahul (Moldova) and Galați (Romania) are a short distance apart: 53.2 km in a straight line, that is 33.1 miles or 28.7 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cahul to Galați is 84.0 km (52.2 miles), about 1 h 20 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 58% longer than the straight line.

From Cahul, Galați lies to the south (initial bearing 193°). The route crosses from Moldova into Romania. The halfway point is at 45.6706°, 28.1245°.

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 Galați?

By road it is 84.0 km (52.2 miles) from Cahul to Galați; in a straight line it is 53.2 km (33.1 miles).

How long is the drive from Cahul to Galați?

About 1 h 20 min on the fastest route (84.0 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Galați from Cahul?

Galați is to the south of Cahul, at an initial bearing of 193°.

How long is the flight from Cahul to Galați?

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.