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Distance from Bistrița to Budapest

Straight line

415 km
258 mi · 224 NM

By road

518 km
322 mi

Travel time

7 h 27 min
flight ≈ 1 h 1 min

Direction

W 278°
initial bearing

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How far is Bistrița from Budapest?

Bistrița (Romania) and Budapest (Hungary) are a medium distance apart: 415 km in a straight line, that is 258 miles or 224 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bistrița to Budapest is 518 km (322 miles), about 7 h 27 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Bistrița, Budapest lies to the west (initial bearing 278°). The route crosses from Romania into Hungary. The halfway point is at 47.3482°, 21.7797°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 1 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 Budapest?

By road it is 518 km (322 miles) from Bistrița to Budapest; in a straight line it is 415 km (258 miles).

How long is the drive from Bistrița to Budapest?

About 7 h 27 min on the fastest route (518 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Budapest from Bistrița?

Budapest is to the west of Bistrița, at an initial bearing of 278°.

How long is the flight from Bistrița to Budapest?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 1 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.