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Distance from Gherla to Șimleu Silvaniei

Straight line

87.6 km
54.4 mi · 47.3 NM

By road

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Travel time

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Direction

WNW 285°
initial bearing

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How far is Gherla from Șimleu Silvaniei?

Gherla (Romania) and Șimleu Silvaniei (Romania) are a short distance apart: 87.6 km in a straight line, that is 54.4 miles or 47.3 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Gherla, Șimleu Silvaniei lies to the west (initial bearing 285°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 47.1347°, 23.3594°.

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 Șimleu Silvaniei?

The straight-line distance between Gherla and Șimleu Silvaniei is 87.6 km (54.4 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Șimleu Silvaniei from Gherla?

Șimleu Silvaniei is to the west of Gherla, at an initial bearing of 285°.

How long is the flight from Gherla to Șimleu Silvaniei?

A direct flight would take about 37 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.