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Distance from Vienna to Arad

Straight line

437 km
272 mi · 236 NM

By road

501 km
311 mi

Travel time

5 h 12 min
flight ≈ 1 h 3 min

Direction

ESE 119°
initial bearing

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How far is Vienna from Arad?

Vienna (Austria) and Arad (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 437 km in a straight line, that is 272 miles or 236 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Vienna to Arad is 501 km (311 miles), about 5 h 12 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 15% longer than the straight line.

From Vienna, Arad lies to the south-east (initial bearing 119°). The route crosses from Austria into Romania. The halfway point is at 47.2225°, 18.8916°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 3 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 Vienna from Arad?

By road it is 501 km (311 miles) from Vienna to Arad; in a straight line it is 437 km (272 miles).

How long is the drive from Vienna to Arad?

About 5 h 12 min on the fastest route (501 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Arad from Vienna?

Arad is to the south-east of Vienna, at an initial bearing of 119°.

How long is the flight from Vienna to Arad?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 3 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.