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Distance from Alexandria to Bucharest

Straight line

79.4 km
49.3 mi · 42.9 NM

By road

87.6 km
54.5 mi

Travel time

1 h 42 min
by car

Direction

NE 51°
initial bearing

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How far is Alexandria from Bucharest?

Alexandria (Romania) and Bucharest (Romania) are a short distance apart: 79.4 km in a straight line, that is 49.3 miles or 42.9 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Alexandria to Bucharest is 87.6 km (54.5 miles), about 1 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 10% longer than the straight line.

From Alexandria, Bucharest lies to the north-east (initial bearing 51°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 44.2084°, 25.7183°.

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 Alexandria from Bucharest?

By road it is 87.6 km (54.5 miles) from Alexandria to Bucharest; in a straight line it is 79.4 km (49.3 miles).

How long is the drive from Alexandria to Bucharest?

About 1 h 42 min on the fastest route (87.6 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bucharest from Alexandria?

Bucharest is to the north-east of Alexandria, at an initial bearing of 51°.

How long is the flight from Alexandria to Bucharest?

A direct flight would take about 36 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.