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Distance from Naples to Târgu Jiu

Straight line

870 km
541 mi · 470 NM

By road

1,816 km
1,128 mi

Travel time

20 h 40 min
flight ≈ 1 h 35 min

Direction

NE 55°
initial bearing

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How far is Naples from Târgu Jiu?

Naples (Italy) and Târgu Jiu (Romania) are quite far apart: 870 km in a straight line, that is 541 miles or 470 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Naples to Târgu Jiu is 1,816 km (1,128 miles), about 20 h 40 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 109% longer than the straight line.

From Naples, Târgu Jiu lies to the north-east (initial bearing 55°). The route crosses from Italy into Romania. The halfway point is at 43.0395°, 18.6216°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 35 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 Naples from Târgu Jiu?

By road it is 1,816 km (1,128 miles) from Naples to Târgu Jiu; in a straight line it is 870 km (541 miles).

How long is the drive from Naples to Târgu Jiu?

About 20 h 40 min on the fastest route (1,816 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Târgu Jiu from Naples?

Târgu Jiu is to the north-east of Naples, at an initial bearing of 55°.

How long is the flight from Naples to Târgu Jiu?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 35 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.