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Distance from Sibiu to Petroșani

Straight line

74.5 km
46.3 mi · 40.2 NM

By road

116 km
72 mi

Travel time

2 h 47 min
by car

Direction

SW 235°
initial bearing

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How far is Sibiu from Petroșani?

Sibiu (Romania) and Petroșani (Romania) are a short distance apart: 74.5 km in a straight line, that is 46.3 miles or 40.2 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sibiu to Petroșani is 116 km (72 miles), about 2 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 55% longer than the straight line.

From Sibiu, Petroșani lies to the south-west (initial bearing 235°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.6090°, 23.7570°.

Over such a short distance flying makes no sense; driving is the fastest option – the road distance and driving time are shown on the map.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sibiu from Petroșani?

By road it is 116 km (72 miles) from Sibiu to Petroșani; in a straight line it is 74.5 km (46.3 miles).

How long is the drive from Sibiu to Petroșani?

About 2 h 47 min on the fastest route (116 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Petroșani from Sibiu?

Petroșani is to the south-west of Sibiu, at an initial bearing of 235°.

How long is the flight from Sibiu to Petroșani?

A direct flight would take about 36 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.