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Distance from Pitești to Bistrița

Straight line

255 km
159 mi · 138 NM

By road

360 km
224 mi

Travel time

6 h 40 min
flight ≈ 49 min

Direction

N 354°
initial bearing

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How far is Pitești from Bistrița?

Pitești (Romania) and Bistrița (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 255 km in a straight line, that is 159 miles or 138 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Pitești to Bistrița is 360 km (224 miles), about 6 h 40 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 41% longer than the straight line.

From Pitești, Bistrița lies to the north (initial bearing 354°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.9917°, 24.6872°.

A direct flight would take about 49 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 Pitești from Bistrița?

By road it is 360 km (224 miles) from Pitești to Bistrița; in a straight line it is 255 km (159 miles).

How long is the drive from Pitești to Bistrița?

About 6 h 40 min on the fastest route (360 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bistrița from Pitești?

Bistrița is to the north of Pitești, at an initial bearing of 354°.

How long is the flight from Pitești to Bistrița?

A direct flight would take about 49 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.