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Distance from Șimleu Silvaniei to Galați

Straight line

451 km
280 mi · 243 NM

By road

701 km
436 mi

Travel time

10 h 42 min
flight ≈ 1 h 4 min

Direction

ESE 114°
initial bearing

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How far is Șimleu Silvaniei from Galați?

Șimleu Silvaniei (Romania) and Galați (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 451 km in a straight line, that is 280 miles or 243 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Șimleu Silvaniei to Galați is 701 km (436 miles), about 10 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 56% longer than the straight line.

From Șimleu Silvaniei, Galați lies to the south-east (initial bearing 114°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 46.3651°, 25.4683°.

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 Galați?

By road it is 701 km (436 miles) from Șimleu Silvaniei to Galați; in a straight line it is 451 km (280 miles).

How long is the drive from Șimleu Silvaniei to Galați?

About 10 h 42 min on the fastest route (701 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Galați from Șimleu Silvaniei?

Galați is to the south-east of Șimleu Silvaniei, at an initial bearing of 114°.

How long is the flight from Șimleu Silvaniei to Galați?

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.