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Distance from Caracal to Alba Iulia

Straight line

225 km
140 mi · 121 NM

By road

297 km
185 mi

Travel time

5 h 24 min
flight ≈ 47 min

Direction

NNW 345°
initial bearing

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How far is Caracal from Alba Iulia?

Caracal (Romania) and Alba Iulia (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 225 km in a straight line, that is 140 miles or 121 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Caracal to Alba Iulia is 297 km (185 miles), about 5 h 24 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Caracal, Alba Iulia lies to the north (initial bearing 345°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.0923°, 23.9732°.

A direct flight would take about 47 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 Caracal from Alba Iulia?

By road it is 297 km (185 miles) from Caracal to Alba Iulia; in a straight line it is 225 km (140 miles).

How long is the drive from Caracal to Alba Iulia?

About 5 h 24 min on the fastest route (297 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Alba Iulia from Caracal?

Alba Iulia is to the north of Caracal, at an initial bearing of 345°.

How long is the flight from Caracal to Alba Iulia?

A direct flight would take about 47 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.