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Distance from Sibiu to Craiova

Straight line

167 km
104 mi · 90 NM

By road

228 km
142 mi

Travel time

4 h 9 min
flight ≈ 43 min

Direction

S 190°
initial bearing

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How far is Sibiu from Craiova?

Sibiu (Romania) and Craiova (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 167 km in a straight line, that is 104 miles or 90 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sibiu to Craiova is 228 km (142 miles), about 4 h 9 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 37% longer than the straight line.

From Sibiu, Craiova lies to the south (initial bearing 190°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.0585°, 23.9727°.

A direct flight would take about 43 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 Craiova?

By road it is 228 km (142 miles) from Sibiu to Craiova; in a straight line it is 167 km (104 miles).

How long is the drive from Sibiu to Craiova?

About 4 h 9 min on the fastest route (228 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Craiova from Sibiu?

Craiova is to the south of Sibiu, at an initial bearing of 190°.

How long is the flight from Sibiu to Craiova?

A direct flight would take about 43 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.