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Distance from Lugoj to Bistrița

Straight line

256 km
159 mi · 138 NM

By road

356 km
221 mi

Travel time

5 h 6 min
flight ≈ 49 min

Direction

NE 50°
initial bearing

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How far is Lugoj from Bistrița?

Lugoj (Romania) and Bistrița (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 256 km in a straight line, that is 159 miles or 138 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lugoj to Bistrița is 356 km (221 miles), about 5 h 6 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 39% longer than the straight line.

From Lugoj, Bistrița lies to the north-east (initial bearing 50°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 46.4182°, 23.1844°.

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 Lugoj from Bistrița?

By road it is 356 km (221 miles) from Lugoj to Bistrița; in a straight line it is 256 km (159 miles).

How long is the drive from Lugoj to Bistrița?

About 5 h 6 min on the fastest route (356 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bistrița from Lugoj?

Bistrița is to the north-east of Lugoj, at an initial bearing of 50°.

How long is the flight from Lugoj to Bistrița?

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.