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Distance from Bucharest to Barcelona

Straight line

1,977 km
1,229 mi · 1,068 NM

By road

2,616 km
1,626 mi

Travel time

29 h 10 min
flight ≈ 2 h 58 min

Direction

W 269°
initial bearing

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How far is Bucharest from Barcelona?

Bucharest (Romania) and Barcelona (Spain) are quite far apart: 1,977 km in a straight line, that is 1,229 miles or 1,068 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bucharest to Barcelona is 2,616 km (1,626 miles), about 29 h 10 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Bucharest, Barcelona lies to the west (initial bearing 269°). The route crosses from Romania into Spain. The halfway point is at 43.5391°, 13.8326°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 58 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 Bucharest from Barcelona?

By road it is 2,616 km (1,626 miles) from Bucharest to Barcelona; in a straight line it is 1,977 km (1,229 miles).

How long is the drive from Bucharest to Barcelona?

About 29 h 10 min on the fastest route (2,616 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Barcelona from Bucharest?

Barcelona is to the west of Bucharest, at an initial bearing of 269°.

How long is the flight from Bucharest to Barcelona?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 58 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.