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Distance from Jilava to Sibiu

Straight line

223 km
138 mi · 120 NM

By road

278 km
173 mi

Travel time

4 h 1 min
flight ≈ 47 min

Direction

NW 318°
initial bearing

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How far is Jilava from Sibiu?

Jilava (Romania) and Sibiu (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 223 km in a straight line, that is 138 miles or 120 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Jilava to Sibiu is 278 km (173 miles), about 4 h 1 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Jilava, Sibiu lies to the north-west (initial bearing 318°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.0707°, 25.1264°.

A direct flight would take about 47 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 Jilava from Sibiu?

By road it is 278 km (173 miles) from Jilava to Sibiu; in a straight line it is 223 km (138 miles).

How long is the drive from Jilava to Sibiu?

About 4 h 1 min on the fastest route (278 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sibiu from Jilava?

Sibiu is to the north-west of Jilava, at an initial bearing of 318°.

How long is the flight from Jilava to Sibiu?

A direct flight would take about 47 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.