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Distance from Bucharest to Bumbești-Jiu

Straight line

229 km
142 mi · 124 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 47 min

Direction

WNW 292°
initial bearing

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How far is Bucharest from Bumbești-Jiu?

Bucharest (Romania) and Bumbești-Jiu (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 229 km in a straight line, that is 142 miles or 124 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Bucharest, Bumbești-Jiu lies to the west (initial bearing 292°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 44.8074°, 24.7617°.

A direct flight would take about 47 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 Bumbești-Jiu?

The straight-line distance between Bucharest and Bumbești-Jiu is 229 km (142 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Bumbești-Jiu from Bucharest?

Bumbești-Jiu is to the west of Bucharest, at an initial bearing of 292°.

How long is the flight from Bucharest to Bumbești-Jiu?

A direct flight would take about 47 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.