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Distance from Galați to Calafat

Straight line

436 km
271 mi · 235 NM

By road

580 km
361 mi

Travel time

7 h 15 min
flight ≈ 1 h 3 min

Direction

WSW 250°
initial bearing

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How far is Galați from Calafat?

Galați (Romania) and Calafat (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 436 km in a straight line, that is 271 miles or 235 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Galați to Calafat is 580 km (361 miles), about 7 h 15 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Galați, Calafat lies to the west (initial bearing 250°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 44.7423°, 25.4598°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 3 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 Galați from Calafat?

By road it is 580 km (361 miles) from Galați to Calafat; in a straight line it is 436 km (271 miles).

How long is the drive from Galați to Calafat?

About 7 h 15 min on the fastest route (580 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Calafat from Galați?

Calafat is to the west of Galați, at an initial bearing of 250°.

How long is the flight from Galați to Calafat?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 3 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.