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Distance from Orhei to Chisinau

Straight line

42.3 km
26.3 mi · 22.8 NM

By road

50.1 km
31.1 mi

Travel time

59 min
by car

Direction

S 177°
initial bearing

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How far is Orhei from Chisinau?

Orhei (Moldova) and Chisinau (Moldova) are a short distance apart: 42.3 km in a straight line, that is 26.3 miles or 22.8 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Orhei to Chisinau is 50.1 km (31.1 miles), about 59 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Orhei, Chisinau lies to the south (initial bearing 177°). Both cities are in Moldova. The halfway point is at 47.1953°, 28.8410°.

Over such a short distance flying makes no sense; driving is the fastest option – the road distance and driving time are shown on the map.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Orhei from Chisinau?

By road it is 50.1 km (31.1 miles) from Orhei to Chisinau; in a straight line it is 42.3 km (26.3 miles).

How long is the drive from Orhei to Chisinau?

About 59 min on the fastest route (50.1 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chisinau from Orhei?

Chisinau is to the south of Orhei, at an initial bearing of 177°.

How long is the flight from Orhei to Chisinau?

A direct flight would take about 33 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.