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Distance from Orșova to Niš

Straight line

160 km
100 mi · 87 NM

By road

230 km
143 mi

Travel time

4 h 8 min
flight ≈ 42 min

Direction

SSW 194°
initial bearing

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How far is Orșova from Niš?

Orșova (Romania) and Niš (Serbia) 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, Orșova to Niš is 230 km (143 miles), about 4 h 8 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 44% longer than the straight line.

From Orșova, Niš lies to the south (initial bearing 194°). The route crosses from Romania into Serbia. 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 Orșova from Niš?

By road it is 230 km (143 miles) from Orșova to Niš; in a straight line it is 160 km (100 miles).

How long is the drive from Orșova to Niš?

About 4 h 8 min on the fastest route (230 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Niš from Orșova?

Niš is to the south of Orșova, at an initial bearing of 194°.

How long is the flight from Orșova to Niš?

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.