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Distance from Motru to Galați

Straight line

406 km
252 mi · 219 NM

By road

579 km
360 mi

Travel time

7 h 26 min
flight ≈ 1 h

Direction

ENE 78°
initial bearing

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How far is Motru from Galați?

Motru (Romania) and Galați (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 406 km in a straight line, that is 252 miles or 219 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Motru to Galați is 579 km (360 miles), about 7 h 26 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 43% longer than the straight line.

From Motru, Galați lies to the east (initial bearing 78°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.1482°, 25.4970°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h (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 Motru from Galați?

By road it is 579 km (360 miles) from Motru to Galați; in a straight line it is 406 km (252 miles).

How long is the drive from Motru to Galați?

About 7 h 26 min on the fastest route (579 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Galați from Motru?

Galați is to the east of Motru, at an initial bearing of 78°.

How long is the flight from Motru to Galați?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 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.