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Distance from Tulcea to Alba Iulia

Straight line

419 km
260 mi · 226 NM

By road

658 km
409 mi

Travel time

9 h 1 min
flight ≈ 1 h 1 min

Direction

WNW 286°
initial bearing

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How far is Tulcea from Alba Iulia?

Tulcea (Romania) and Alba Iulia (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 419 km in a straight line, that is 260 miles or 226 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tulcea to Alba Iulia is 658 km (409 miles), about 9 h 1 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 57% longer than the straight line.

From Tulcea, Alba Iulia lies to the west (initial bearing 286°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.6524°, 26.2149°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 1 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 Tulcea from Alba Iulia?

By road it is 658 km (409 miles) from Tulcea to Alba Iulia; in a straight line it is 419 km (260 miles).

How long is the drive from Tulcea to Alba Iulia?

About 9 h 1 min on the fastest route (658 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Alba Iulia from Tulcea?

Alba Iulia is to the west of Tulcea, at an initial bearing of 286°.

How long is the flight from Tulcea to Alba Iulia?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 1 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.