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Distance from Petroșani to Bacău

Straight line

303 km
188 mi · 164 NM

By road

626 km
389 mi

Travel time

8 h 6 min
flight ≈ 53 min

Direction

ENE 64°
initial bearing

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How far is Petroșani from Bacău?

Petroșani (Romania) and Bacău (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 303 km in a straight line, that is 188 miles or 164 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Petroșani to Bacău is 626 km (389 miles), about 8 h 6 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 107% longer than the straight line.

From Petroșani, Bacău lies to the north-east (initial bearing 64°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 46.0056°, 25.1218°.

A direct flight would take about 53 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 Petroșani from Bacău?

By road it is 626 km (389 miles) from Petroșani to Bacău; in a straight line it is 303 km (188 miles).

How long is the drive from Petroșani to Bacău?

About 8 h 6 min on the fastest route (626 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bacău from Petroșani?

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

How long is the flight from Petroșani to Bacău?

A direct flight would take about 53 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.