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Distance from Sibiu to Jilava

Straight line

223 km
138 mi · 120 NM

By road

271 km
168 mi

Travel time

4 h 2 min
flight ≈ 47 min

Direction

SE 136°
initial bearing

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How far is Sibiu from Jilava?

Sibiu (Romania) and Jilava (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 223 km in a straight line, that is 138 miles or 120 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sibiu to Jilava is 271 km (168 miles), about 4 h 2 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Sibiu, Jilava lies to the south-east (initial bearing 136°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.0707°, 25.1264°.

A direct flight would take about 47 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 Jilava?

By road it is 271 km (168 miles) from Sibiu to Jilava; in a straight line it is 223 km (138 miles).

How long is the drive from Sibiu to Jilava?

About 4 h 2 min on the fastest route (271 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Jilava from Sibiu?

Jilava is to the south-east of Sibiu, at an initial bearing of 136°.

How long is the flight from Sibiu to Jilava?

A direct flight would take about 47 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.