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Distance from Gherla to Cluj-Napoca

Straight line

38.2 km
23.8 mi · 20.6 NM

By road

45.6 km
28.3 mi

Travel time

52 min
by car

Direction

SW 219°
initial bearing

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How far is Gherla from Cluj-Napoca?

Gherla (Romania) and Cluj-Napoca (Romania) are a short distance apart: 38.2 km in a straight line, that is 23.8 miles or 20.6 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Gherla to Cluj-Napoca is 45.6 km (28.3 miles), about 52 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Gherla, Cluj-Napoca lies to the south-west (initial bearing 219°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 46.9001°, 23.7579°.

Over such a short distance flying makes no sense; driving is the fastest option – the road distance and driving time are shown on the map.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Gherla from Cluj-Napoca?

By road it is 45.6 km (28.3 miles) from Gherla to Cluj-Napoca; in a straight line it is 38.2 km (23.8 miles).

How long is the drive from Gherla to Cluj-Napoca?

About 52 min on the fastest route (45.6 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cluj-Napoca from Gherla?

Cluj-Napoca is to the south-west of Gherla, at an initial bearing of 219°.

How long is the flight from Gherla to Cluj-Napoca?

A direct flight would take about 33 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.