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Distance from Bucharest to Blaj

Straight line

259 km
161 mi · 140 NM

By road

325 km
202 mi

Travel time

5 h 2 min
flight ≈ 49 min

Direction

NW 319°
initial bearing

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How far is Bucharest from Blaj?

Bucharest (Romania) and Blaj (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 259 km in a straight line, that is 161 miles or 140 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bucharest to Blaj is 325 km (202 miles), about 5 h 2 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Bucharest, Blaj lies to the north-west (initial bearing 319°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.3089°, 25.0279°.

A direct flight would take about 49 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 Blaj?

By road it is 325 km (202 miles) from Bucharest to Blaj; in a straight line it is 259 km (161 miles).

How long is the drive from Bucharest to Blaj?

About 5 h 2 min on the fastest route (325 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Blaj from Bucharest?

Blaj is to the north-west of Bucharest, at an initial bearing of 319°.

How long is the flight from Bucharest to Blaj?

A direct flight would take about 49 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.