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Distance from Craiova to Madrid

Straight line

2,295 km
1,426 mi · 1,239 NM

By road

2,972 km
1,847 mi

Travel time

32 h 53 min
flight ≈ 3 h 22 min

Direction

W 269°
initial bearing

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How far is Craiova from Madrid?

Craiova (Romania) and Madrid (Spain) are quite far apart: 2,295 km in a straight line, that is 1,426 miles or 1,239 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Craiova to Madrid is 2,972 km (1,847 miles), about 32 h 53 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Craiova, Madrid lies to the west (initial bearing 269°). The route crosses from Romania into Spain. The halfway point is at 43.1964°, 9.6133°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 22 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 Madrid?

By road it is 2,972 km (1,847 miles) from Craiova to Madrid; in a straight line it is 2,295 km (1,426 miles).

How long is the drive from Craiova to Madrid?

About 32 h 53 min on the fastest route (2,972 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Madrid from Craiova?

Madrid is to the west of Craiova, at an initial bearing of 269°.

How long is the flight from Craiova to Madrid?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 22 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.