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Distance from Lupeni to Craiova

Straight line

124 km
77 mi · 67 NM

By road

159 km
99 mi

Travel time

3 h 43 min
flight ≈ 39 min

Direction

SSE 159°
initial bearing

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How far is Lupeni from Craiova?

Lupeni (Romania) and Craiova (Romania) are a short distance apart: 124 km in a straight line, that is 77 miles or 67 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lupeni to Craiova is 159 km (99 miles), about 3 h 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Lupeni, Craiova lies to the south (initial bearing 159°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 44.8388°, 23.5217°.

A direct flight would take about 39 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 Craiova?

By road it is 159 km (99 miles) from Lupeni to Craiova; in a straight line it is 124 km (77 miles).

How long is the drive from Lupeni to Craiova?

About 3 h 43 min on the fastest route (159 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Craiova from Lupeni?

Craiova is to the south of Lupeni, at an initial bearing of 159°.

How long is the flight from Lupeni to Craiova?

A direct flight would take about 39 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.