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Distance from Chisinau to Orhei

Straight line

42.3 km
26.3 mi · 22.8 NM

By road

49.4 km
30.7 mi

Travel time

59 min
by car

Direction

N 357°
initial bearing

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How far is Chisinau from Orhei?

Chisinau (Moldova) and Orhei (Moldova) are a short distance apart: 42.3 km in a straight line, that is 26.3 miles or 22.8 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chisinau to Orhei is 49.4 km (30.7 miles), about 59 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 17% longer than the straight line.

From Chisinau, Orhei lies to the north (initial bearing 357°). Both cities are in Moldova. The halfway point is at 47.1953°, 28.8410°.

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 Chisinau from Orhei?

By road it is 49.4 km (30.7 miles) from Chisinau to Orhei; in a straight line it is 42.3 km (26.3 miles).

How long is the drive from Chisinau to Orhei?

About 59 min on the fastest route (49.4 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Orhei from Chisinau?

Orhei is to the north of Chisinau, at an initial bearing of 357°.

How long is the flight from Chisinau to Orhei?

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.