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Distance from Bucharest to Bistrița

Straight line

325 km
202 mi · 176 NM

By road

434 km
270 mi

Travel time

7 h 22 min
flight ≈ 54 min

Direction

NNW 338°
initial bearing

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How far is Bucharest from Bistrița?

Bucharest (Romania) and Bistrița (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 325 km in a straight line, that is 202 miles or 176 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bucharest to Bistrița is 434 km (270 miles), about 7 h 22 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Bucharest, Bistrița lies to the north (initial bearing 338°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.7855°, 25.3226°.

A direct flight would take about 54 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 Bistrița?

By road it is 434 km (270 miles) from Bucharest to Bistrița; in a straight line it is 325 km (202 miles).

How long is the drive from Bucharest to Bistrița?

About 7 h 22 min on the fastest route (434 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bistrița from Bucharest?

Bistrița is to the north of Bucharest, at an initial bearing of 338°.

How long is the flight from Bucharest to Bistrița?

A direct flight would take about 54 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.