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Distance from Petrila to Bacău

Straight line

298 km
185 mi · 161 NM

By road

625 km
388 mi

Travel time

8 h 4 min
flight ≈ 52 min

Direction

ENE 64°
initial bearing

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How far is Petrila from Bacău?

Petrila (Romania) and Bacău (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 298 km in a straight line, that is 185 miles or 161 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Petrila to Bacău is 625 km (388 miles), about 8 h 4 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 110% longer than the straight line.

From Petrila, Bacău lies to the north-east (initial bearing 64°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 46.0219°, 25.1476°.

A direct flight would take about 52 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 Bacău?

By road it is 625 km (388 miles) from Petrila to Bacău; in a straight line it is 298 km (185 miles).

How long is the drive from Petrila to Bacău?

About 8 h 4 min on the fastest route (625 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bacău from Petrila?

Bacău is to the north-east of Petrila, at an initial bearing of 64°.

How long is the flight from Petrila to Bacău?

A direct flight would take about 52 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.