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Distance from Bacău to Bucharest

Straight line

246 km
153 mi · 133 NM

By road

309 km
192 mi

Travel time

3 h 17 min
flight ≈ 48 min

Direction

SSW 195°
initial bearing

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How far is Bacău from Bucharest?

Bacău (Romania) and Bucharest (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 246 km in a straight line, that is 153 miles or 133 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bacău to Bucharest is 309 km (192 miles), about 3 h 17 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Bacău, Bucharest lies to the south (initial bearing 195°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.5004°, 26.5024°.

A direct flight would take about 48 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 Bacău from Bucharest?

By road it is 309 km (192 miles) from Bacău to Bucharest; in a straight line it is 246 km (153 miles).

How long is the drive from Bacău to Bucharest?

About 3 h 17 min on the fastest route (309 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bucharest from Bacău?

Bucharest is to the south of Bacău, at an initial bearing of 195°.

How long is the flight from Bacău to Bucharest?

A direct flight would take about 48 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.