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Distance from Timișoara to Craiova

Straight line

258 km
160 mi · 139 NM

By road

339 km
211 mi

Travel time

5 h 36 min
flight ≈ 49 min

Direction

SE 127°
initial bearing

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How far is Timișoara from Craiova?

Timișoara (Romania) and Craiova (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 258 km in a straight line, that is 160 miles or 139 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Timișoara to Craiova is 339 km (211 miles), about 5 h 36 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From Timișoara, Craiova lies to the south-east (initial bearing 127°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.0424°, 22.5290°.

A direct flight would take about 49 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 Timișoara from Craiova?

By road it is 339 km (211 miles) from Timișoara to Craiova; in a straight line it is 258 km (160 miles).

How long is the drive from Timișoara to Craiova?

About 5 h 36 min on the fastest route (339 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Craiova from Timișoara?

Craiova is to the south-east of Timișoara, at an initial bearing of 127°.

How long is the flight from Timișoara to Craiova?

A direct flight would take about 49 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.