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Distance from Bucharest to Brussels

Straight line

1,775 km
1,103 mi · 959 NM

By road

2,181 km
1,355 mi

Travel time

23 h 20 min
flight ≈ 2 h 43 min

Direction

WNW 301°
initial bearing

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How far is Bucharest from Brussels?

Bucharest (Romania) and Brussels (Belgium) are quite far apart: 1,775 km in a straight line, that is 1,103 miles or 959 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bucharest to Brussels is 2,181 km (1,355 miles), about 23 h 20 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Bucharest, Brussels lies to the north-west (initial bearing 301°). The route crosses from Romania into Belgium. The halfway point is at 48.1562°, 15.9046°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 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 Bucharest from Brussels?

By road it is 2,181 km (1,355 miles) from Bucharest to Brussels; in a straight line it is 1,775 km (1,103 miles).

How long is the drive from Bucharest to Brussels?

About 23 h 20 min on the fastest route (2,181 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Brussels from Bucharest?

Brussels is to the north-west of Bucharest, at an initial bearing of 301°.

How long is the flight from Bucharest to Brussels?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 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.