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Distance from Matca to Râmnicu Vâlcea

Straight line

261 km
162 mi · 141 NM

By road

431 km
268 mi

Travel time

5 h 16 min
flight ≈ 50 min

Direction

WSW 252°
initial bearing

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How far is Matca from Râmnicu Vâlcea?

Matca (Romania) and Râmnicu Vâlcea (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 261 km in a straight line, that is 162 miles or 141 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Matca to Râmnicu Vâlcea is 431 km (268 miles), about 5 h 16 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 65% longer than the straight line.

From Matca, Râmnicu Vâlcea lies to the west (initial bearing 252°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.4859°, 25.9395°.

A direct flight would take about 50 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 Matca from Râmnicu Vâlcea?

By road it is 431 km (268 miles) from Matca to Râmnicu Vâlcea; in a straight line it is 261 km (162 miles).

How long is the drive from Matca to Râmnicu Vâlcea?

About 5 h 16 min on the fastest route (431 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Râmnicu Vâlcea from Matca?

Râmnicu Vâlcea is to the west of Matca, at an initial bearing of 252°.

How long is the flight from Matca to Râmnicu Vâlcea?

A direct flight would take about 50 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.