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Distance from Giurgiu to Jilava

Straight line

50.5 km
31.4 mi · 27.3 NM

By road

56.6 km
35.2 mi

Travel time

1 h
by car

Direction

N 10°
initial bearing

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How far is Giurgiu from Jilava?

Giurgiu (Romania) and Jilava (Romania) are a short distance apart: 50.5 km in a straight line, that is 31.4 miles or 27.3 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Giurgiu to Jilava is 56.6 km (35.2 miles), about 1 h by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 12% longer than the straight line.

From Giurgiu, Jilava lies to the north (initial bearing 10°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 44.1100°, 26.0202°.

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 Giurgiu from Jilava?

By road it is 56.6 km (35.2 miles) from Giurgiu to Jilava; in a straight line it is 50.5 km (31.4 miles).

How long is the drive from Giurgiu to Jilava?

About 1 h on the fastest route (56.6 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Jilava from Giurgiu?

Jilava is to the north of Giurgiu, at an initial bearing of 10°.

How long is the flight from Giurgiu to Jilava?

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.