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Distance from Arad to Buftea

Straight line

405 km
252 mi · 219 NM

By road

562 km
349 mi

Travel time

7 h 8 min
flight ≈ 1 h

Direction

ESE 115°
initial bearing

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How far is Arad from Buftea?

Arad (Romania) and Buftea (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 405 km in a straight line, that is 252 miles or 219 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Arad to Buftea is 562 km (349 miles), about 7 h 8 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 39% longer than the straight line.

From Arad, Buftea lies to the south-east (initial bearing 115°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.3958°, 23.6660°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h (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 Arad from Buftea?

By road it is 562 km (349 miles) from Arad to Buftea; in a straight line it is 405 km (252 miles).

How long is the drive from Arad to Buftea?

About 7 h 8 min on the fastest route (562 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Buftea from Arad?

Buftea is to the south-east of Arad, at an initial bearing of 115°.

How long is the flight from Arad to Buftea?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 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.