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Distance from Craiova to Sibiu

Straight line

167 km
104 mi · 90 NM

By road

231 km
144 mi

Travel time

4 h 14 min
flight ≈ 43 min

Direction

N 9°
initial bearing

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How far is Craiova from Sibiu?

Craiova (Romania) and Sibiu (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 167 km in a straight line, that is 104 miles or 90 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Craiova to Sibiu is 231 km (144 miles), about 4 h 14 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 38% longer than the straight line.

From Craiova, Sibiu lies to the north (initial bearing 9°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.0585°, 23.9727°.

A direct flight would take about 43 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 Sibiu?

By road it is 231 km (144 miles) from Craiova to Sibiu; in a straight line it is 167 km (104 miles).

How long is the drive from Craiova to Sibiu?

About 4 h 14 min on the fastest route (231 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sibiu from Craiova?

Sibiu is to the north of Craiova, at an initial bearing of 9°.

How long is the flight from Craiova to Sibiu?

A direct flight would take about 43 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.