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Distance from Petroșani to Timișoara

Straight line

171 km
106 mi · 92 NM

By road

242 km
150 mi

Travel time

3 h 27 min
flight ≈ 43 min

Direction

WNW 283°
initial bearing

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How far is Petroșani from Timișoara?

Petroșani (Romania) and Timișoara (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 171 km in a straight line, that is 106 miles or 92 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Petroșani to Timișoara is 242 km (150 miles), about 3 h 27 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 41% longer than the straight line.

From Petroșani, Timișoara lies to the west (initial bearing 283°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.5902°, 22.2994°.

A direct flight would take about 43 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 Timișoara?

By road it is 242 km (150 miles) from Petroșani to Timișoara; in a straight line it is 171 km (106 miles).

How long is the drive from Petroșani to Timișoara?

About 3 h 27 min on the fastest route (242 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Timișoara from Petroșani?

Timișoara is to the west of Petroșani, at an initial bearing of 283°.

How long is the flight from Petroșani to Timișoara?

A direct flight would take about 43 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.