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Distance from Șimleu Silvaniei to Gherla

Straight line

87.6 km
54.4 mi · 47.3 NM

By road

121 km
75 mi

Travel time

2 h 23 min
by car

Direction

ESE 104°
initial bearing

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How far is Șimleu Silvaniei from Gherla?

Șimleu Silvaniei (Romania) and Gherla (Romania) are a short distance apart: 87.6 km in a straight line, that is 54.4 miles or 47.3 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Șimleu Silvaniei to Gherla is 121 km (75 miles), about 2 h 23 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 39% longer than the straight line.

From Șimleu Silvaniei, Gherla lies to the east (initial bearing 104°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 47.1347°, 23.3594°.

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 Șimleu Silvaniei from Gherla?

By road it is 121 km (75 miles) from Șimleu Silvaniei to Gherla; in a straight line it is 87.6 km (54.4 miles).

How long is the drive from Șimleu Silvaniei to Gherla?

About 2 h 23 min on the fastest route (121 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Gherla from Șimleu Silvaniei?

Gherla is to the east of Șimleu Silvaniei, at an initial bearing of 104°.

How long is the flight from Șimleu Silvaniei to Gherla?

A direct flight would take about 37 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.