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Distance from Cluj-Napoca to Bistrița

Straight line

79.7 km
49.5 mi · 43.0 NM

By road

111 km
69 mi

Travel time

2 h 10 min
by car

Direction

ENE 59°
initial bearing

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How far is Cluj-Napoca from Bistrița?

Cluj-Napoca (Romania) and Bistrița (Romania) are a short distance apart: 79.7 km in a straight line, that is 49.5 miles or 43.0 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cluj-Napoca to Bistrița is 111 km (69 miles), about 2 h 10 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 39% longer than the straight line.

From Cluj-Napoca, Bistrița lies to the north-east (initial bearing 59°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 46.9508°, 24.0485°.

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 Cluj-Napoca from Bistrița?

By road it is 111 km (69 miles) from Cluj-Napoca to Bistrița; in a straight line it is 79.7 km (49.5 miles).

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

About 2 h 10 min on the fastest route (111 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bistrița from Cluj-Napoca?

Bistrița is to the north-east of Cluj-Napoca, at an initial bearing of 59°.

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

A direct flight would take about 36 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.