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Distance from Șimleu Silvaniei to Brașov

Straight line

278 km
173 mi · 150 NM

By road

383 km
238 mi

Travel time

5 h 57 min
flight ≈ 51 min

Direction

SE 128°
initial bearing

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How far is Șimleu Silvaniei from Brașov?

Șimleu Silvaniei (Romania) and Brașov (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 278 km in a straight line, that is 173 miles or 150 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Șimleu Silvaniei to Brașov is 383 km (238 miles), about 5 h 57 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 38% longer than the straight line.

From Șimleu Silvaniei, Brașov lies to the south-east (initial bearing 128°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 46.4495°, 24.2235°.

A direct flight would take about 51 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 Brașov?

By road it is 383 km (238 miles) from Șimleu Silvaniei to Brașov; in a straight line it is 278 km (173 miles).

How long is the drive from Șimleu Silvaniei to Brașov?

About 5 h 57 min on the fastest route (383 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Brașov from Șimleu Silvaniei?

Brașov is to the south-east of Șimleu Silvaniei, at an initial bearing of 128°.

How long is the flight from Șimleu Silvaniei to Brașov?

A direct flight would take about 51 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.