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Distance from Bucharest to Făgăraș

Straight line

181 km
113 mi · 98 NM

By road

246 km
153 mi

Travel time

3 h 52 min
flight ≈ 44 min

Direction

NNW 331°
initial bearing

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How far is Bucharest from Făgăraș?

Bucharest (Romania) and Făgăraș (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 181 km in a straight line, that is 113 miles or 98 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bucharest to Făgăraș is 246 km (153 miles), about 3 h 52 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 36% longer than the straight line.

From Bucharest, Făgăraș lies to the north-west (initial bearing 331°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.1425°, 25.5436°.

A direct flight would take about 44 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 Făgăraș?

By road it is 246 km (153 miles) from Bucharest to Făgăraș; in a straight line it is 181 km (113 miles).

How long is the drive from Bucharest to Făgăraș?

About 3 h 52 min on the fastest route (246 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Făgăraș from Bucharest?

Făgăraș is to the north-west of Bucharest, at an initial bearing of 331°.

How long is the flight from Bucharest to Făgăraș?

A direct flight would take about 44 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.