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Distance from Galați to Orșova

Straight line

452 km
281 mi · 244 NM

By road

633 km
393 mi

Travel time

8 h 19 min
flight ≈ 1 h 4 min

Direction

W 262°
initial bearing

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How far is Galați from Orșova?

Galați (Romania) and Orșova (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 452 km in a straight line, that is 281 miles or 244 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Galați to Orșova is 633 km (393 miles), about 8 h 19 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 40% longer than the straight line.

From Galați, Orșova lies to the west (initial bearing 262°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.1148°, 25.2056°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 4 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 Orșova?

By road it is 633 km (393 miles) from Galați to Orșova; in a straight line it is 452 km (281 miles).

How long is the drive from Galați to Orșova?

About 8 h 19 min on the fastest route (633 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Orșova from Galați?

Orșova is to the west of Galați, at an initial bearing of 262°.

How long is the flight from Galați to Orșova?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 4 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.