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Distance from Jibou to Gherla

Straight line

56.0 km
34.8 mi · 30.2 NM

By road

77.1 km
47.9 mi

Travel time

1 h 29 min
by car

Direction

ESE 116°
initial bearing

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How far is Jibou from Gherla?

Jibou (Romania) and Gherla (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, Jibou to Gherla is 77.1 km (47.9 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 Jibou, Gherla lies to the south-east (initial bearing 116°). 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 Jibou from Gherla?

By road it is 77.1 km (47.9 miles) from Jibou to Gherla; in a straight line it is 56.0 km (34.8 miles).

How long is the drive from Jibou to Gherla?

About 1 h 29 min on the fastest route (77.1 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Gherla from Jibou?

Gherla is to the south-east of Jibou, at an initial bearing of 116°.

How long is the flight from Jibou to Gherla?

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.