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Distance from Sibiu to Ankara

Straight line

965 km
599 mi · 521 NM

By road

1,350 km
839 mi

Travel time

17 h 9 min
flight ≈ 1 h 42 min

Direction

SE 130°
initial bearing

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How far is Sibiu from Ankara?

Sibiu (Romania) and Ankara (Türkiye) are quite far apart: 965 km in a straight line, that is 599 miles or 521 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sibiu to Ankara is 1,350 km (839 miles), about 17 h 9 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 40% longer than the straight line.

From Sibiu, Ankara lies to the south-east (initial bearing 130°). The route crosses from Romania into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 42.9423°, 28.7100°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 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 Sibiu from Ankara?

By road it is 1,350 km (839 miles) from Sibiu to Ankara; in a straight line it is 965 km (599 miles).

How long is the drive from Sibiu to Ankara?

About 17 h 9 min on the fastest route (1,350 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Ankara from Sibiu?

Ankara is to the south-east of Sibiu, at an initial bearing of 130°.

How long is the flight from Sibiu to Ankara?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 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.