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Distance from Gherla to Timișoara

Straight line

251 km
156 mi · 136 NM

By road

356 km
221 mi

Travel time

4 h 23 min
flight ≈ 49 min

Direction

WSW 236°
initial bearing

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How far is Gherla from Timișoara?

Gherla (Romania) and Timișoara (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 251 km in a straight line, that is 156 miles or 136 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Gherla to Timișoara is 356 km (221 miles), about 4 h 23 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 42% longer than the straight line.

From Gherla, Timișoara lies to the south-west (initial bearing 236°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 46.4014°, 22.5554°.

A direct flight would take about 49 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 Timișoara?

By road it is 356 km (221 miles) from Gherla to Timișoara; in a straight line it is 251 km (156 miles).

How long is the drive from Gherla to Timișoara?

About 4 h 23 min on the fastest route (356 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Timișoara from Gherla?

Timișoara is to the south-west of Gherla, at an initial bearing of 236°.

How long is the flight from Gherla to Timișoara?

A direct flight would take about 49 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.