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Distance from Călan to Petroșani

Straight line

46.2 km
28.7 mi · 24.9 NM

By road

67.8 km
42.1 mi

Travel time

1 h 16 min
by car

Direction

SE 140°
initial bearing

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How far is Călan from Petroșani?

Călan (Romania) and Petroșani (Romania) are a short distance apart: 46.2 km in a straight line, that is 28.7 miles or 24.9 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Călan to Petroșani is 67.8 km (42.1 miles), about 1 h 16 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 47% longer than the straight line.

From Călan, Petroșani lies to the south-east (initial bearing 140°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.5752°, 23.1755°.

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 Călan from Petroșani?

By road it is 67.8 km (42.1 miles) from Călan to Petroșani; in a straight line it is 46.2 km (28.7 miles).

How long is the drive from Călan to Petroșani?

About 1 h 16 min on the fastest route (67.8 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Petroșani from Călan?

Petroșani is to the south-east of Călan, at an initial bearing of 140°.

How long is the flight from Călan to Petroșani?

A direct flight would take about 33 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.