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Distance from Râmnicu Vâlcea to Galați

Straight line

291 km
181 mi · 157 NM

By road

443 km
275 mi

Travel time

5 h 41 min
flight ≈ 52 min

Direction

E 81°
initial bearing

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How far is Râmnicu Vâlcea from Galați?

Râmnicu Vâlcea (Romania) and Galați (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 291 km in a straight line, that is 181 miles or 157 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Râmnicu Vâlcea to Galați is 443 km (275 miles), about 5 h 41 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 52% longer than the straight line.

From Râmnicu Vâlcea, Galați lies to the east (initial bearing 81°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.2832°, 26.2030°.

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 Râmnicu Vâlcea from Galați?

By road it is 443 km (275 miles) from Râmnicu Vâlcea to Galați; in a straight line it is 291 km (181 miles).

How long is the drive from Râmnicu Vâlcea to Galați?

About 5 h 41 min on the fastest route (443 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Galați from Râmnicu Vâlcea?

Galați is to the east of Râmnicu Vâlcea, at an initial bearing of 81°.

How long is the flight from Râmnicu Vâlcea to Galați?

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.