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Distance from Târgu Jiu to Ciurea

Straight line

399 km
248 mi · 215 NM

By road

764 km
475 mi

Travel time

9 h 45 min
flight ≈ 1 h

Direction

NE 55°
initial bearing

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How far is Târgu Jiu from Ciurea?

Târgu Jiu (Romania) and Ciurea (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 399 km in a straight line, that is 248 miles or 215 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Târgu Jiu to Ciurea is 764 km (475 miles), about 9 h 45 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 91% longer than the straight line.

From Târgu Jiu, Ciurea lies to the north-east (initial bearing 55°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 46.0700°, 25.3862°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h (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 Ciurea?

By road it is 764 km (475 miles) from Târgu Jiu to Ciurea; in a straight line it is 399 km (248 miles).

How long is the drive from Târgu Jiu to Ciurea?

About 9 h 45 min on the fastest route (764 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Ciurea from Târgu Jiu?

Ciurea is to the north-east of Târgu Jiu, at an initial bearing of 55°.

How long is the flight from Târgu Jiu to Ciurea?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 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.