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Distance from Craiova to Gherla

Straight line

302 km
188 mi · 163 NM

By road

446 km
277 mi

Travel time

7 h 16 min
flight ≈ 53 min

Direction

N 2°
initial bearing

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How far is Craiova from Gherla?

Craiova (Romania) and Gherla (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 302 km in a straight line, that is 188 miles or 163 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Craiova to Gherla is 446 km (277 miles), about 7 h 16 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 48% longer than the straight line.

From Craiova, Gherla lies to the north (initial bearing 2°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.6750°, 23.8569°.

A direct flight would take about 53 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 Gherla?

By road it is 446 km (277 miles) from Craiova to Gherla; in a straight line it is 302 km (188 miles).

How long is the drive from Craiova to Gherla?

About 7 h 16 min on the fastest route (446 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Gherla from Craiova?

Gherla is to the north of Craiova, at an initial bearing of 2°.

How long is the flight from Craiova to Gherla?

A direct flight would take about 53 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.