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Distance from Craiova to Galați

Straight line

358 km
223 mi · 193 NM

By road

489 km
304 mi

Travel time

5 h 45 min
flight ≈ 57 min

Direction

ENE 68°
initial bearing

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How far is Craiova from Galați?

Craiova (Romania) and Galați (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 358 km in a straight line, that is 223 miles or 193 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Craiova to Galați is 489 km (304 miles), about 5 h 45 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 36% longer than the straight line.

From Craiova, Galați lies to the east (initial bearing 68°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 44.8965°, 25.9044°.

A direct flight would take about 57 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 Galați?

By road it is 489 km (304 miles) from Craiova to Galați; in a straight line it is 358 km (223 miles).

How long is the drive from Craiova to Galați?

About 5 h 45 min on the fastest route (489 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Galați from Craiova?

Galați is to the east of Craiova, at an initial bearing of 68°.

How long is the flight from Craiova to Galați?

A direct flight would take about 57 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.