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Distance from Blaj to Bucharest

Straight line

259 km
161 mi · 140 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 49 min

Direction

SE 138°
initial bearing

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How far is Blaj from Bucharest?

Blaj (Romania) and Bucharest (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 259 km in a straight line, that is 161 miles or 140 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Blaj, Bucharest lies to the south-east (initial bearing 138°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.3089°, 25.0279°.

A direct flight would take about 49 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 Blaj from Bucharest?

The straight-line distance between Blaj and Bucharest is 259 km (161 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Bucharest from Blaj?

Bucharest is to the south-east of Blaj, at an initial bearing of 138°.

How long is the flight from Blaj to Bucharest?

A direct flight would take about 49 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.