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Distance from Pitești to Galați

Straight line

259 km
161 mi · 140 NM

By road

378 km
235 mi

Travel time

4 h 34 min
flight ≈ 49 min

Direction

ENE 74°
initial bearing

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How far is Pitești from Galați?

Pitești (Romania) and Galați (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 259 km in a straight line, that is 161 miles or 140 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Pitești to Galați is 378 km (235 miles), about 4 h 34 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 46% longer than the straight line.

From Pitești, Galați lies to the east (initial bearing 74°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.1545°, 26.4503°.

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 Galați?

By road it is 378 km (235 miles) from Pitești to Galați; in a straight line it is 259 km (161 miles).

How long is the drive from Pitești to Galați?

About 4 h 34 min on the fastest route (378 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Galați from Pitești?

Galați is to the east of Pitești, at an initial bearing of 74°.

How long is the flight from Pitești to Galați?

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.