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Distance from Râmnicu Vâlcea to Jilava

Straight line

160 km
100 mi · 86 NM

By road

189 km
118 mi

Travel time

2 h 32 min
flight ≈ 42 min

Direction

ESE 122°
initial bearing

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How far is Râmnicu Vâlcea from Jilava?

Râmnicu Vâlcea (Romania) and Jilava (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 160 km in a straight line, that is 100 miles or 86 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Râmnicu Vâlcea to Jilava is 189 km (118 miles), about 2 h 32 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.

From Râmnicu Vâlcea, Jilava lies to the south-east (initial bearing 122°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 44.7199°, 25.2280°.

A direct flight would take about 42 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 Jilava?

By road it is 189 km (118 miles) from Râmnicu Vâlcea to Jilava; in a straight line it is 160 km (100 miles).

How long is the drive from Râmnicu Vâlcea to Jilava?

About 2 h 32 min on the fastest route (189 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Jilava from Râmnicu Vâlcea?

Jilava is to the south-east of Râmnicu Vâlcea, at an initial bearing of 122°.

How long is the flight from Râmnicu Vâlcea to Jilava?

A direct flight would take about 42 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.