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Distance from Roman to Petroșani

Straight line

322 km
200 mi · 174 NM

By road

499 km
310 mi

Travel time

8 h 18 min
flight ≈ 54 min

Direction

WSW 240°
initial bearing

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How far is Roman from Petroșani?

Roman (Romania) and Petroșani (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 322 km in a straight line, that is 200 miles or 174 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Roman to Petroșani is 499 km (310 miles), about 8 h 18 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 55% longer than the straight line.

From Roman, Petroșani lies to the south-west (initial bearing 240°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 46.1827°, 25.1222°.

A direct flight would take about 54 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 Roman from Petroșani?

By road it is 499 km (310 miles) from Roman to Petroșani; in a straight line it is 322 km (200 miles).

How long is the drive from Roman to Petroșani?

About 8 h 18 min on the fastest route (499 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Petroșani from Roman?

Petroșani is to the south-west of Roman, at an initial bearing of 240°.

How long is the flight from Roman to Petroșani?

A direct flight would take about 54 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.