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Distance from Odessa to Chisinau

Straight line

155 km
96 mi · 84 NM

By road

196 km
122 mi

Travel time

3 h 27 min
flight ≈ 42 min

Direction

WNW 293°
initial bearing

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How far is Odessa from Chisinau?

Odessa (Ukraine) and Chisinau (Moldova) are a medium distance apart: 155 km in a straight line, that is 96 miles or 84 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Odessa to Chisinau is 196 km (122 miles), about 3 h 27 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Odessa, Chisinau lies to the north-west (initial bearing 293°). The route crosses from Ukraine into Moldova. The halfway point is at 46.7453°, 29.7997°.

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 Odessa from Chisinau?

By road it is 196 km (122 miles) from Odessa to Chisinau; in a straight line it is 155 km (96 miles).

How long is the drive from Odessa to Chisinau?

About 3 h 27 min on the fastest route (196 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chisinau from Odessa?

Chisinau is to the north-west of Odessa, at an initial bearing of 293°.

How long is the flight from Odessa to Chisinau?

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.