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Distance from Calafat to Arad

Straight line

275 km
171 mi · 148 NM

By road

358 km
223 mi

Travel time

5 h 31 min
flight ≈ 51 min

Direction

NNW 333°
initial bearing

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How far is Calafat from Arad?

Calafat (Romania) and Arad (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 275 km in a straight line, that is 171 miles or 148 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Calafat to Arad is 358 km (223 miles), about 5 h 31 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Calafat, Arad lies to the north-west (initial bearing 333°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.0899°, 22.1405°.

A direct flight would take about 51 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 Calafat from Arad?

By road it is 358 km (223 miles) from Calafat to Arad; in a straight line it is 275 km (171 miles).

How long is the drive from Calafat to Arad?

About 5 h 31 min on the fastest route (358 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Arad from Calafat?

Arad is to the north-west of Calafat, at an initial bearing of 333°.

How long is the flight from Calafat to Arad?

A direct flight would take about 51 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.