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Distance from Craiova to Bistrița

Straight line

318 km
197 mi · 172 NM

By road

436 km
271 mi

Travel time

8 h 4 min
flight ≈ 54 min

Direction

N 10°
initial bearing

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How far is Craiova from Bistrița?

Craiova (Romania) and Bistrița (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 318 km in a straight line, that is 197 miles or 172 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Craiova to Bistrița is 436 km (271 miles), about 8 h 4 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 37% longer than the straight line.

From Craiova, Bistrița lies to the north (initial bearing 10°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.7254°, 24.1412°.

A direct flight would take about 54 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 Bistrița?

By road it is 436 km (271 miles) from Craiova to Bistrița; in a straight line it is 318 km (197 miles).

How long is the drive from Craiova to Bistrița?

About 8 h 4 min on the fastest route (436 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bistrița from Craiova?

Bistrița is to the north of Craiova, at an initial bearing of 10°.

How long is the flight from Craiova to Bistrița?

A direct flight would take about 54 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.