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Distance from Alba Iulia to Budapest

Straight line

382 km
237 mi · 206 NM

By road

509 km
316 mi

Travel time

5 h 22 min
flight ≈ 59 min

Direction

WNW 296°
initial bearing

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How far is Alba Iulia from Budapest?

Alba Iulia (Romania) and Budapest (Hungary) are a medium distance apart: 382 km in a straight line, that is 237 miles or 206 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Alba Iulia to Budapest is 509 km (316 miles), about 5 h 22 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Alba Iulia, Budapest lies to the north-west (initial bearing 296°). The route crosses from Romania into Hungary. The halfway point is at 46.8050°, 21.3421°.

A direct flight would take about 59 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 Alba Iulia from Budapest?

By road it is 509 km (316 miles) from Alba Iulia to Budapest; in a straight line it is 382 km (237 miles).

How long is the drive from Alba Iulia to Budapest?

About 5 h 22 min on the fastest route (509 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Budapest from Alba Iulia?

Budapest is to the north-west of Alba Iulia, at an initial bearing of 296°.

How long is the flight from Alba Iulia to Budapest?

A direct flight would take about 59 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.