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Distance from Mediaș to Caracal

Straight line

228 km
142 mi · 123 NM

By road

271 km
169 mi

Travel time

5 h 13 min
flight ≈ 47 min

Direction

S 180°
initial bearing

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How far is Mediaș from Caracal?

Mediaș (Romania) and Caracal (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 228 km in a straight line, that is 142 miles or 123 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Mediaș to Caracal is 271 km (169 miles), about 5 h 13 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Mediaș, Caracal lies to the south (initial bearing 180°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.1417°, 24.3500°.

A direct flight would take about 47 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 Mediaș from Caracal?

By road it is 271 km (169 miles) from Mediaș to Caracal; in a straight line it is 228 km (142 miles).

How long is the drive from Mediaș to Caracal?

About 5 h 13 min on the fastest route (271 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Caracal from Mediaș?

Caracal is to the south of Mediaș, at an initial bearing of 180°.

How long is the flight from Mediaș to Caracal?

A direct flight would take about 47 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.