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Distance from Bistrița to Bucharest

Straight line

325 km
202 mi · 176 NM

By road

429 km
267 mi

Travel time

7 h 21 min
flight ≈ 54 min

Direction

SSE 157°
initial bearing

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How far is Bistrița from Bucharest?

Bistrița (Romania) and Bucharest (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 325 km in a straight line, that is 202 miles or 176 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bistrița to Bucharest is 429 km (267 miles), about 7 h 21 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Bistrița, Bucharest lies to the south-east (initial bearing 157°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.7855°, 25.3226°.

A direct flight would take about 54 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 Bistrița from Bucharest?

By road it is 429 km (267 miles) from Bistrița to Bucharest; in a straight line it is 325 km (202 miles).

How long is the drive from Bistrița to Bucharest?

About 7 h 21 min on the fastest route (429 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bucharest from Bistrița?

Bucharest is to the south-east of Bistrița, at an initial bearing of 157°.

How long is the flight from Bistrița to Bucharest?

A direct flight would take about 54 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.