Distance from Freestone to Riesel
Freestone → Riesel
78 km
≈ 48 miles · 42 nautical miles
FreestoneRiesel
36 min
Flight (if direct)
1 h 7 min
Driving time (est.)
west-southwest
Direction (251°)
0 h
Time difference
About this route
Freestone and Riesel sit 78 km apart, a classic regional journey. That is roughly 48 miles measured in a straight line between the two city centres.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Rucăr, Romania.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 78 km / 48 mi / 42 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 101 km / 63 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 36 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 1 h 7 min (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 251° — west-southwest |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Rucăr, Romania |
| Time difference | Same time zone offset (UTC-06:00 → UTC-06:00) |
| Freestone coordinates | 31.7049, -96.1491 |
| Riesel coordinates | 31.4749, -96.9233 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Freestone and Riesel — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Riesel from Freestone?
Riesel is 78 km (48 miles) from Freestone measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 101 km (63 mi).
How long is the flight from Freestone to Riesel?
If a direct flight operates between Freestone and Riesel, it would take approximately 36 min, based on an average cruising speed of 805 km/h (500 mph) plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Note that a direct flight may not be available on this route — actual travel may require a connecting flight or another mode of transport.
What is the time difference between Freestone and Riesel?
Riesel has the same time zone offset. Freestone uses UTC-06:00 and Riesel uses UTC-06:00.
What is the halfway point between Freestone and Riesel?
The geographic midpoint between Freestone and Riesel is near Rucăr, Romania, roughly 39 km from each city.
In which direction is Riesel from Freestone?
Riesel lies to the west-southwest of Freestone, at an initial bearing of 251°.