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Distance from Bucharest to Buzău

Straight line

98.3 km
61.1 mi · 53.1 NM

By road

117 km
73 mi

Travel time

1 h 26 min
by car

Direction

NE 35°
initial bearing

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How far is Bucharest from Buzău?

Bucharest (Romania) and Buzău (Romania) are a short distance apart: 98.3 km in a straight line, that is 61.1 miles or 53.1 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bucharest to Buzău is 117 km (73 miles), about 1 h 26 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Bucharest, Buzău lies to the north-east (initial bearing 35°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 44.7917°, 26.4675°.

Over such a short distance flying makes no sense; driving is the fastest option – the road distance and driving time are shown on the map.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Bucharest from Buzău?

By road it is 117 km (73 miles) from Bucharest to Buzău; in a straight line it is 98.3 km (61.1 miles).

How long is the drive from Bucharest to Buzău?

About 1 h 26 min on the fastest route (117 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Buzău from Bucharest?

Buzău is to the north-east of Bucharest, at an initial bearing of 35°.

How long is the flight from Bucharest to Buzău?

A direct flight would take about 37 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.