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Distance from Matca to Cahul

Straight line

52.1 km
32.3 mi · 28.1 NM

By road

74.8 km
46.5 mi

Travel time

1 h 21 min
by car

Direction

E 83°
initial bearing

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How far is Matca from Cahul?

Matca (Romania) and Cahul (Moldova) are a short distance apart: 52.1 km in a straight line, that is 32.3 miles or 28.1 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Matca to Cahul is 74.8 km (46.5 miles), about 1 h 21 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 44% longer than the straight line.

From Matca, Cahul lies to the east (initial bearing 83°). The route crosses from Romania into Moldova. The halfway point is at 45.8776°, 27.8661°.

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 Matca from Cahul?

By road it is 74.8 km (46.5 miles) from Matca to Cahul; in a straight line it is 52.1 km (32.3 miles).

How long is the drive from Matca to Cahul?

About 1 h 21 min on the fastest route (74.8 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cahul from Matca?

Cahul is to the east of Matca, at an initial bearing of 83°.

How long is the flight from Matca to Cahul?

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.