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Distance from Craiova to Timișoara

Straight line

258 km
160 mi · 139 NM

By road

340 km
211 mi

Travel time

5 h 38 min
flight ≈ 49 min

Direction

NW 309°
initial bearing

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How far is Craiova from Timișoara?

Craiova (Romania) and Timișoara (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 258 km in a straight line, that is 160 miles or 139 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Craiova to Timișoara is 340 km (211 miles), about 5 h 38 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Craiova, Timișoara lies to the north-west (initial bearing 309°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.0424°, 22.5290°.

A direct flight would take about 49 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 Timișoara?

By road it is 340 km (211 miles) from Craiova to Timișoara; in a straight line it is 258 km (160 miles).

How long is the drive from Craiova to Timișoara?

About 5 h 38 min on the fastest route (340 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Timișoara from Craiova?

Timișoara is to the north-west of Craiova, at an initial bearing of 309°.

How long is the flight from Craiova to Timișoara?

A direct flight would take about 49 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.