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Distance from Satu Mare to Craiova

Straight line

394 km
245 mi · 213 NM

By road

578 km
359 mi

Travel time

8 h 58 min
flight ≈ 1 h

Direction

S 169°
initial bearing

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How far is Satu Mare from Craiova?

Satu Mare (Romania) and Craiova (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 394 km in a straight line, that is 245 miles or 213 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Satu Mare to Craiova is 578 km (359 miles), about 8 h 58 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 47% longer than the straight line.

From Satu Mare, Craiova lies to the south (initial bearing 169°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 46.0589°, 23.3461°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h (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 Craiova?

By road it is 578 km (359 miles) from Satu Mare to Craiova; in a straight line it is 394 km (245 miles).

How long is the drive from Satu Mare to Craiova?

About 8 h 58 min on the fastest route (578 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Craiova from Satu Mare?

Craiova is to the south of Satu Mare, at an initial bearing of 169°.

How long is the flight from Satu Mare to Craiova?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 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.