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Distance from Petrila to Arad

Straight line

182 km
113 mi · 99 NM

By road

276 km
172 mi

Travel time

3 h 44 min
flight ≈ 44 min

Direction

WNW 297°
initial bearing

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How far is Petrila from Arad?

Petrila (Romania) and Arad (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 182 km in a straight line, that is 113 miles or 99 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Petrila to Arad is 276 km (172 miles), about 3 h 44 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 51% longer than the straight line.

From Petrila, Arad lies to the north-west (initial bearing 297°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.8215°, 22.3736°.

A direct flight would take about 44 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 Petrila from Arad?

By road it is 276 km (172 miles) from Petrila to Arad; in a straight line it is 182 km (113 miles).

How long is the drive from Petrila to Arad?

About 3 h 44 min on the fastest route (276 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Arad from Petrila?

Arad is to the north-west of Petrila, at an initial bearing of 297°.

How long is the flight from Petrila to Arad?

A direct flight would take about 44 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.