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Distance from Craiova to Bacău

Straight line

349 km
217 mi · 189 NM

By road

541 km
336 mi

Travel time

5 h 46 min
flight ≈ 56 min

Direction

NE 43°
initial bearing

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How far is Craiova from Bacău?

Craiova (Romania) and Bacău (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 349 km in a straight line, that is 217 miles or 189 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Craiova to Bacău is 541 km (336 miles), about 5 h 46 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 55% longer than the straight line.

From Craiova, Bacău lies to the north-east (initial bearing 43°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.4525°, 25.3259°.

A direct flight would take about 56 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 Bacău?

By road it is 541 km (336 miles) from Craiova to Bacău; in a straight line it is 349 km (217 miles).

How long is the drive from Craiova to Bacău?

About 5 h 46 min on the fastest route (541 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bacău from Craiova?

Bacău is to the north-east of Craiova, at an initial bearing of 43°.

How long is the flight from Craiova to Bacău?

A direct flight would take about 56 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.