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Distance from Șimleu Silvaniei to Brăila

Straight line

455 km
282 mi · 245 NM

By road

679 km
422 mi

Travel time

10 h 19 min
flight ≈ 1 h 4 min

Direction

ESE 117°
initial bearing

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How far is Șimleu Silvaniei from Brăila?

Șimleu Silvaniei (Romania) and Brăila (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 455 km in a straight line, that is 282 miles or 245 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Șimleu Silvaniei to Brăila is 679 km (422 miles), about 10 h 19 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 49% longer than the straight line.

From Șimleu Silvaniei, Brăila lies to the south-east (initial bearing 117°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 46.2816°, 25.4335°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 4 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 Șimleu Silvaniei from Brăila?

By road it is 679 km (422 miles) from Șimleu Silvaniei to Brăila; in a straight line it is 455 km (282 miles).

How long is the drive from Șimleu Silvaniei to Brăila?

About 10 h 19 min on the fastest route (679 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Brăila from Șimleu Silvaniei?

Brăila is to the south-east of Șimleu Silvaniei, at an initial bearing of 117°.

How long is the flight from Șimleu Silvaniei to Brăila?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 4 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.