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Distance from Gherla to Jibou

Straight line

56.0 km
34.8 mi · 30.2 NM

By road

77.2 km
48.0 mi

Travel time

1 h 29 min
by car

Direction

WNW 297°
initial bearing

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How far is Gherla from Jibou?

Gherla (Romania) and Jibou (Romania) are a short distance apart: 56.0 km in a straight line, that is 34.8 miles or 30.2 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Gherla to Jibou is 77.2 km (48.0 miles), about 1 h 29 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 38% longer than the straight line.

From Gherla, Jibou lies to the north-west (initial bearing 297°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 47.1466°, 23.5873°.

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 Jibou?

By road it is 77.2 km (48.0 miles) from Gherla to Jibou; in a straight line it is 56.0 km (34.8 miles).

How long is the drive from Gherla to Jibou?

About 1 h 29 min on the fastest route (77.2 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Jibou from Gherla?

Jibou is to the north-west of Gherla, at an initial bearing of 297°.

How long is the flight from Gherla to Jibou?

A direct flight would take about 34 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.