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Distance from Lupeni to Cluj-Napoca

Straight line

159 km
99 mi · 86 NM

By road

234 km
146 mi

Travel time

3 h 43 min
flight ≈ 42 min

Direction

N 10°
initial bearing

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How far is Lupeni from Cluj-Napoca?

Lupeni (Romania) and Cluj-Napoca (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 159 km in a straight line, that is 99 miles or 86 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lupeni to Cluj-Napoca is 234 km (146 miles), about 3 h 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 48% longer than the straight line.

From Lupeni, Cluj-Napoca lies to the north (initial bearing 10°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 46.0636°, 23.4169°.

A direct flight would take about 42 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 Lupeni from Cluj-Napoca?

By road it is 234 km (146 miles) from Lupeni to Cluj-Napoca; in a straight line it is 159 km (99 miles).

How long is the drive from Lupeni to Cluj-Napoca?

About 3 h 43 min on the fastest route (234 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cluj-Napoca from Lupeni?

Cluj-Napoca is to the north of Lupeni, at an initial bearing of 10°.

How long is the flight from Lupeni to Cluj-Napoca?

A direct flight would take about 42 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.