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Distance from Holboca to Târgu Jiu

Straight line

414 km
257 mi · 223 NM

By road

784 km
487 mi

Travel time

10 h 6 min
flight ≈ 1 h 1 min

Direction

WSW 237°
initial bearing

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How far is Holboca from Târgu Jiu?

Holboca (Romania) and Târgu Jiu (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 414 km in a straight line, that is 257 miles or 223 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Holboca to Târgu Jiu is 784 km (487 miles), about 10 h 6 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 90% longer than the straight line.

From Holboca, Târgu Jiu lies to the south-west (initial bearing 237°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 46.1213°, 25.4496°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 1 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 Holboca from Târgu Jiu?

By road it is 784 km (487 miles) from Holboca to Târgu Jiu; in a straight line it is 414 km (257 miles).

How long is the drive from Holboca to Târgu Jiu?

About 10 h 6 min on the fastest route (784 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Târgu Jiu from Holboca?

Târgu Jiu is to the south-west of Holboca, at an initial bearing of 237°.

How long is the flight from Holboca to Târgu Jiu?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 1 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.