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Distance from Târgu Jiu to Bocșa

Straight line

129 km
80 mi · 70 NM

By road

243 km
151 mi

Travel time

4 h 17 min
flight ≈ 40 min

Direction

WNW 287°
initial bearing

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How far is Târgu Jiu from Bocșa?

Târgu Jiu (Romania) and Bocșa (Romania) are a short distance apart: 129 km in a straight line, that is 80 miles or 70 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Târgu Jiu to Bocșa is 243 km (151 miles), about 4 h 17 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 89% longer than the straight line.

From Târgu Jiu, Bocșa lies to the west (initial bearing 287°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.2144°, 22.4985°.

A direct flight would take about 40 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 Târgu Jiu from Bocșa?

By road it is 243 km (151 miles) from Târgu Jiu to Bocșa; in a straight line it is 129 km (80 miles).

How long is the drive from Târgu Jiu to Bocșa?

About 4 h 17 min on the fastest route (243 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bocșa from Târgu Jiu?

Bocșa is to the west of Târgu Jiu, at an initial bearing of 287°.

How long is the flight from Târgu Jiu to Bocșa?

A direct flight would take about 40 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.