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Distance from Brăila to Buftea

Straight line

178 km
111 mi · 96 NM

By road

222 km
138 mi

Travel time

3 h 8 min
flight ≈ 43 min

Direction

WSW 244°
initial bearing

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How far is Brăila from Buftea?

Brăila (Romania) and Buftea (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 178 km in a straight line, that is 111 miles or 96 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Brăila to Buftea is 222 km (138 miles), about 3 h 8 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Brăila, Buftea lies to the south-west (initial bearing 244°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 44.9209°, 26.9553°.

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 Buftea?

By road it is 222 km (138 miles) from Brăila to Buftea; in a straight line it is 178 km (111 miles).

How long is the drive from Brăila to Buftea?

About 3 h 8 min on the fastest route (222 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Buftea from Brăila?

Buftea is to the south-west of Brăila, at an initial bearing of 244°.

How long is the flight from Brăila to Buftea?

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.