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Distance from Niš to Orșova

Straight line

160 km
100 mi · 87 NM

By road

231 km
143 mi

Travel time

4 h 10 min
flight ≈ 42 min

Direction

NNE 14°
initial bearing

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How far is Niš from Orșova?

Niš (Serbia) and Orșova (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 160 km in a straight line, that is 100 miles or 87 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Niš to Orșova is 231 km (143 miles), about 4 h 10 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 44% longer than the straight line.

From Niš, Orșova lies to the north (initial bearing 14°). The route crosses from Serbia into Romania. The halfway point is at 44.0241°, 22.1469°.

A direct flight would take about 42 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 Orșova?

By road it is 231 km (143 miles) from Niš to Orșova; in a straight line it is 160 km (100 miles).

How long is the drive from Niš to Orșova?

About 4 h 10 min on the fastest route (231 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Orșova from Niš?

Orșova is to the north of Niš, at an initial bearing of 14°.

How long is the flight from Niš to Orșova?

A direct flight would take about 42 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.