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Distance from Otopeni to Jilava

Straight line

24.1 km
15.0 mi · 13.0 NM

By road

34.4 km
21.3 mi

Travel time

36 min
by car

Direction

S 178°
initial bearing

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How far is Otopeni from Jilava?

Otopeni (Romania) and Jilava (Romania) are very close to each other: 24.1 km in a straight line, that is 15.0 miles or 13.0 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Otopeni to Jilava is 34.4 km (21.3 miles), about 36 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 43% longer than the straight line.

From Otopeni, Jilava lies to the south (initial bearing 178°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 44.4417°, 26.0724°.

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 Otopeni from Jilava?

By road it is 34.4 km (21.3 miles) from Otopeni to Jilava; in a straight line it is 24.1 km (15.0 miles).

How long is the drive from Otopeni to Jilava?

About 36 min on the fastest route (34.4 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Jilava from Otopeni?

Jilava is to the south of Otopeni, at an initial bearing of 178°.

How long is the flight from Otopeni to Jilava?

A direct flight would take about 32 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.