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Distance from Niš to Craiova

Straight line

188 km
117 mi · 102 NM

By road

249 km
155 mi

Travel time

4 h 40 min
flight ≈ 44 min

Direction

NE 53°
initial bearing

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How far is Niš from Craiova?

Niš (Serbia) and Craiova (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 188 km in a straight line, that is 117 miles or 102 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Niš to Craiova is 249 km (155 miles), about 4 h 40 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Niš, Craiova lies to the north-east (initial bearing 53°). The route crosses from Serbia into Romania. The halfway point is at 43.8246°, 22.8438°.

A direct flight would take about 44 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 Craiova?

By road it is 249 km (155 miles) from Niš to Craiova; in a straight line it is 188 km (117 miles).

How long is the drive from Niš to Craiova?

About 4 h 40 min on the fastest route (249 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Craiova from Niš?

Craiova is to the north-east of Niš, at an initial bearing of 53°.

How long is the flight from Niš to Craiova?

A direct flight would take about 44 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.