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Distance from Belgrade to Bucharest

Straight line

450 km
279 mi · 243 NM

By road

622 km
387 mi

Travel time

8 h 25 min
flight ≈ 1 h 4 min

Direction

E 93°
initial bearing

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How far is Belgrade from Bucharest?

Belgrade (Serbia) and Bucharest (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 450 km in a straight line, that is 279 miles or 243 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Belgrade to Bucharest is 622 km (387 miles), about 8 h 25 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 38% longer than the straight line.

From Belgrade, Bucharest lies to the east (initial bearing 93°). The route crosses from Serbia into Romania. The halfway point is at 44.6529°, 23.2947°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 4 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 Belgrade from Bucharest?

By road it is 622 km (387 miles) from Belgrade to Bucharest; in a straight line it is 450 km (279 miles).

How long is the drive from Belgrade to Bucharest?

About 8 h 25 min on the fastest route (622 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bucharest from Belgrade?

Bucharest is to the east of Belgrade, at an initial bearing of 93°.

How long is the flight from Belgrade to Bucharest?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 4 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.