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Distance from Gherla to Craiova

Straight line

302 km
188 mi · 163 NM

By road

444 km
276 mi

Travel time

6 h 48 min
flight ≈ 53 min

Direction

S 182°
initial bearing

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How far is Gherla from Craiova?

Gherla (Romania) and Craiova (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 302 km in a straight line, that is 188 miles or 163 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Gherla to Craiova is 444 km (276 miles), about 6 h 48 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 47% longer than the straight line.

From Gherla, Craiova lies to the south (initial bearing 182°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.6750°, 23.8569°.

A direct flight would take about 53 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 Gherla from Craiova?

By road it is 444 km (276 miles) from Gherla to Craiova; in a straight line it is 302 km (188 miles).

How long is the drive from Gherla to Craiova?

About 6 h 48 min on the fastest route (444 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Craiova from Gherla?

Craiova is to the south of Gherla, at an initial bearing of 182°.

How long is the flight from Gherla to Craiova?

A direct flight would take about 53 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.