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Distance from Bucharest to Bârlad

Straight line

235 km
146 mi · 127 NM

By road

285 km
177 mi

Travel time

3 h 30 min
flight ≈ 48 min

Direction

NNE 31°
initial bearing

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How far is Bucharest from Bârlad?

Bucharest (Romania) and Bârlad (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 235 km in a straight line, that is 146 miles or 127 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bucharest to Bârlad is 285 km (177 miles), about 3 h 30 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Bucharest, Bârlad lies to the north-east (initial bearing 31°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.3347°, 26.8752°.

A direct flight would take about 48 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 Bârlad?

By road it is 285 km (177 miles) from Bucharest to Bârlad; in a straight line it is 235 km (146 miles).

How long is the drive from Bucharest to Bârlad?

About 3 h 30 min on the fastest route (285 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bârlad from Bucharest?

Bârlad is to the north-east of Bucharest, at an initial bearing of 31°.

How long is the flight from Bucharest to Bârlad?

A direct flight would take about 48 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.