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Distance from Brăila to Bucharest

Straight line

175 km
109 mi · 94 NM

By road

220 km
136 mi

Travel time

2 h 58 min
flight ≈ 43 min

Direction

WSW 238°
initial bearing

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How far is Brăila from Bucharest?

Brăila (Romania) and Bucharest (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 175 km in a straight line, that is 109 miles or 94 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Brăila to Bucharest is 220 km (136 miles), about 2 h 58 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Brăila, Bucharest lies to the south-west (initial bearing 238°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 44.8557°, 27.0335°.

A direct flight would take about 43 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 Brăila from Bucharest?

By road it is 220 km (136 miles) from Brăila to Bucharest; in a straight line it is 175 km (109 miles).

How long is the drive from Brăila to Bucharest?

About 2 h 58 min on the fastest route (220 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bucharest from Brăila?

Bucharest is to the south-west of Brăila, at an initial bearing of 238°.

How long is the flight from Brăila to Bucharest?

A direct flight would take about 43 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.