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Distance from Târgu Jiu to Oradea

Straight line

246 km
153 mi · 133 NM

By road

438 km
272 mi

Travel time

6 h 55 min
flight ≈ 48 min

Direction

NNW 335°
initial bearing

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How far is Târgu Jiu from Oradea?

Târgu Jiu (Romania) and Oradea (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 246 km in a straight line, that is 153 miles or 133 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Târgu Jiu to Oradea is 438 km (272 miles), about 6 h 55 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 78% longer than the straight line.

From Târgu Jiu, Oradea lies to the north-west (initial bearing 335°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 46.0499°, 22.6132°.

A direct flight would take about 48 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 Oradea?

By road it is 438 km (272 miles) from Târgu Jiu to Oradea; in a straight line it is 246 km (153 miles).

How long is the drive from Târgu Jiu to Oradea?

About 6 h 55 min on the fastest route (438 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Oradea from Târgu Jiu?

Oradea is to the north-west of Târgu Jiu, at an initial bearing of 335°.

How long is the flight from Târgu Jiu to Oradea?

A direct flight would take about 48 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.