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Distance from Chisinau to Cahul

Straight line

132 km
82 mi · 72 NM

By road

176 km
110 mi

Travel time

2 h 47 min
flight ≈ 40 min

Direction

SSW 203°
initial bearing

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How far is Chisinau from Cahul?

Chisinau (Moldova) and Cahul (Moldova) are a short distance apart: 132 km in a straight line, that is 82 miles or 72 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chisinau to Cahul is 176 km (110 miles), about 2 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Chisinau, Cahul lies to the south-west (initial bearing 203°). Both cities are in Moldova. The halfway point is at 46.4554°, 28.5251°.

A direct flight would take about 40 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 Chisinau from Cahul?

By road it is 176 km (110 miles) from Chisinau to Cahul; in a straight line it is 132 km (82 miles).

How long is the drive from Chisinau to Cahul?

About 2 h 47 min on the fastest route (176 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cahul from Chisinau?

Cahul is to the south-west of Chisinau, at an initial bearing of 203°.

How long is the flight from Chisinau to Cahul?

A direct flight would take about 40 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.