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Distance from Calafat to Craiova

Straight line

78.2 km
48.6 mi · 42.2 NM

By road

88.4 km
55.0 mi

Travel time

1 h 28 min
by car

Direction

ENE 62°
initial bearing

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How far is Calafat from Craiova?

Calafat (Romania) and Craiova (Romania) are a short distance apart: 78.2 km in a straight line, that is 48.6 miles or 42.2 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Calafat to Craiova is 88.4 km (55.0 miles), about 1 h 28 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 13% longer than the straight line.

From Calafat, Craiova lies to the north-east (initial bearing 62°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 44.1545°, 23.3654°.

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 Calafat from Craiova?

By road it is 88.4 km (55.0 miles) from Calafat to Craiova; in a straight line it is 78.2 km (48.6 miles).

How long is the drive from Calafat to Craiova?

About 1 h 28 min on the fastest route (88.4 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Craiova from Calafat?

Craiova is to the north-east of Calafat, at an initial bearing of 62°.

How long is the flight from Calafat to Craiova?

A direct flight would take about 36 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.