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Distance from Cahul to Matca

Straight line

52.1 km
32.3 mi · 28.1 NM

By road

74.8 km
46.5 mi

Travel time

1 h 21 min
by car

Direction

W 264°
initial bearing

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How far is Cahul from Matca?

Cahul (Moldova) and Matca (Romania) are a short distance apart: 52.1 km in a straight line, that is 32.3 miles or 28.1 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cahul to Matca is 74.8 km (46.5 miles), about 1 h 21 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 44% longer than the straight line.

From Cahul, Matca lies to the west (initial bearing 264°). The route crosses from Moldova into Romania. The halfway point is at 45.8776°, 27.8661°.

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 Matca?

By road it is 74.8 km (46.5 miles) from Cahul to Matca; in a straight line it is 52.1 km (32.3 miles).

How long is the drive from Cahul to Matca?

About 1 h 21 min on the fastest route (74.8 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Matca from Cahul?

Matca is to the west of Cahul, at an initial bearing of 264°.

How long is the flight from Cahul to Matca?

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.