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Distance from Satu Mare to Bistrița

Straight line

144 km
89 mi · 78 NM

By road

191 km
119 mi

Travel time

3 h 50 min
flight ≈ 41 min

Direction

ESE 120°
initial bearing

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How far is Satu Mare from Bistrița?

Satu Mare (Romania) and Bistrița (Romania) are a short distance apart: 144 km in a straight line, that is 89 miles or 78 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Satu Mare to Bistrița is 191 km (119 miles), about 3 h 50 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Satu Mare, Bistrița lies to the south-east (initial bearing 120°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 47.4691°, 23.6865°.

A direct flight would take about 41 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 Satu Mare from Bistrița?

By road it is 191 km (119 miles) from Satu Mare to Bistrița; in a straight line it is 144 km (89 miles).

How long is the drive from Satu Mare to Bistrița?

About 3 h 50 min on the fastest route (191 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bistrița from Satu Mare?

Bistrița is to the south-east of Satu Mare, at an initial bearing of 120°.

How long is the flight from Satu Mare to Bistrița?

A direct flight would take about 41 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.