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Distance from Bistrița to Buzău

Straight line

285 km
177 mi · 154 NM

By road

442 km
275 mi

Travel time

7 h 28 min
flight ≈ 51 min

Direction

SE 140°
initial bearing

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How far is Bistrița from Buzău?

Bistrița (Romania) and Buzău (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 285 km in a straight line, that is 177 miles or 154 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bistrița to Buzău is 442 km (275 miles), about 7 h 28 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 55% longer than the straight line.

From Bistrița, Buzău lies to the south-east (initial bearing 140°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 46.1475°, 25.6877°.

A direct flight would take about 51 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 Buzău?

By road it is 442 km (275 miles) from Bistrița to Buzău; in a straight line it is 285 km (177 miles).

How long is the drive from Bistrița to Buzău?

About 7 h 28 min on the fastest route (442 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Buzău from Bistrița?

Buzău is to the south-east of Bistrița, at an initial bearing of 140°.

How long is the flight from Bistrița to Buzău?

A direct flight would take about 51 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.