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Distance from Făgăraș to Craiova

Straight line

194 km
120 mi · 105 NM

By road

273 km
170 mi

Travel time

5 h
flight ≈ 45 min

Direction

SSW 209°
initial bearing

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How far is Făgăraș from Craiova?

Făgăraș (Romania) and Craiova (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 194 km in a straight line, that is 120 miles or 105 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Făgăraș to Craiova is 273 km (170 miles), about 5 h by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 41% longer than the straight line.

From Făgăraș, Craiova lies to the south-west (initial bearing 209°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.0848°, 24.3755°.

A direct flight would take about 45 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 Făgăraș from Craiova?

By road it is 273 km (170 miles) from Făgăraș to Craiova; in a straight line it is 194 km (120 miles).

How long is the drive from Făgăraș to Craiova?

About 5 h on the fastest route (273 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Craiova from Făgăraș?

Craiova is to the south-west of Făgăraș, at an initial bearing of 209°.

How long is the flight from Făgăraș to Craiova?

A direct flight would take about 45 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.