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Distance from Craiova to Ankara

Straight line

893 km
555 mi · 482 NM

By road

1,246 km
774 mi

Travel time

14 h 2 min
flight ≈ 1 h 37 min

Direction

ESE 120°
initial bearing

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How far is Craiova from Ankara?

Craiova (Romania) and Ankara (Türkiye) are quite far apart: 893 km in a straight line, that is 555 miles or 482 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Craiova to Ankara is 1,246 km (774 miles), about 14 h 2 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 40% longer than the straight line.

From Craiova, Ankara lies to the south-east (initial bearing 120°). The route crosses from Romania into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 42.2072°, 28.4846°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 37 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 Craiova from Ankara?

By road it is 1,246 km (774 miles) from Craiova to Ankara; in a straight line it is 893 km (555 miles).

How long is the drive from Craiova to Ankara?

About 14 h 2 min on the fastest route (1,246 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Ankara from Craiova?

Ankara is to the south-east of Craiova, at an initial bearing of 120°.

How long is the flight from Craiova to Ankara?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 37 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.