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Distance from Bârlad to Bucharest

Straight line

235 km
146 mi · 127 NM

By road

285 km
177 mi

Travel time

3 h 28 min
flight ≈ 48 min

Direction

SSW 212°
initial bearing

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How far is Bârlad from Bucharest?

Bârlad (Romania) and Bucharest (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 235 km in a straight line, that is 146 miles or 127 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bârlad to Bucharest is 285 km (177 miles), about 3 h 28 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Bârlad, Bucharest lies to the south-west (initial bearing 212°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.3347°, 26.8752°.

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 Bârlad from Bucharest?

By road it is 285 km (177 miles) from Bârlad to Bucharest; in a straight line it is 235 km (146 miles).

How long is the drive from Bârlad to Bucharest?

About 3 h 28 min on the fastest route (285 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bucharest from Bârlad?

Bucharest is to the south-west of Bârlad, at an initial bearing of 212°.

How long is the flight from Bârlad 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.