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Distance from Vulcan to Orăștie

Straight line

50.3 km
31.2 mi · 27.2 NM

By road

88.7 km
55.1 mi

Travel time

1 h 59 min
by car

Direction

N 354°
initial bearing

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How far is Vulcan from Orăștie?

Vulcan (Romania) and Orăștie (Romania) are a short distance apart: 50.3 km in a straight line, that is 31.2 miles or 27.2 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Vulcan to Orăștie is 88.7 km (55.1 miles), about 1 h 59 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 76% longer than the straight line.

From Vulcan, Orăștie lies to the north (initial bearing 354°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.6083°, 23.2335°.

Over such a short distance flying makes no sense; driving is the fastest option – the road distance and driving time are shown on the map.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Vulcan from Orăștie?

By road it is 88.7 km (55.1 miles) from Vulcan to Orăștie; in a straight line it is 50.3 km (31.2 miles).

How long is the drive from Vulcan to Orăștie?

About 1 h 59 min on the fastest route (88.7 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Orăștie from Vulcan?

Orăștie is to the north of Vulcan, at an initial bearing of 354°.

How long is the flight from Vulcan to Orăștie?

A direct flight would take about 34 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.