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Distance from Niš to Balș

Straight line

210 km
131 mi · 113 NM

By road

277 km
172 mi

Travel time

5 h 5 min
flight ≈ 46 min

Direction

ENE 56°
initial bearing

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How far is Niš from Balș?

Niš (Serbia) and Balș (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 210 km in a straight line, that is 131 miles or 113 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Niš to Balș is 277 km (172 miles), about 5 h 5 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Niš, Balș lies to the north-east (initial bearing 56°). The route crosses from Serbia into Romania. The halfway point is at 43.8426°, 22.9922°.

A direct flight would take about 46 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 Niš from Balș?

By road it is 277 km (172 miles) from Niš to Balș; in a straight line it is 210 km (131 miles).

How long is the drive from Niš to Balș?

About 5 h 5 min on the fastest route (277 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Balș from Niš?

Balș is to the north-east of Niš, at an initial bearing of 56°.

How long is the flight from Niš to Balș?

A direct flight would take about 46 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.