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Distance from Cluj-Napoca to Arad

Straight line

187 km
116 mi · 101 NM

By road

348 km
217 mi

Travel time

3 h 58 min
flight ≈ 44 min

Direction

WSW 250°
initial bearing

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How far is Cluj-Napoca from Arad?

Cluj-Napoca (Romania) and Arad (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 187 km in a straight line, that is 116 miles or 101 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cluj-Napoca to Arad is 348 km (217 miles), about 3 h 58 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 86% longer than the straight line.

From Cluj-Napoca, Arad lies to the west (initial bearing 250°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 46.4807°, 22.4522°.

A direct flight would take about 44 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 Cluj-Napoca from Arad?

By road it is 348 km (217 miles) from Cluj-Napoca to Arad; in a straight line it is 187 km (116 miles).

How long is the drive from Cluj-Napoca to Arad?

About 3 h 58 min on the fastest route (348 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Arad from Cluj-Napoca?

Arad is to the west of Cluj-Napoca, at an initial bearing of 250°.

How long is the flight from Cluj-Napoca to Arad?

A direct flight would take about 44 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.