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Distance from Bucharest to Gheorgheni

Straight line

258 km
160 mi · 139 NM

By road

334 km
208 mi

Travel time

5 h 22 min
flight ≈ 49 min

Direction

N 351°
initial bearing

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How far is Bucharest from Gheorgheni?

Bucharest (Romania) and Gheorgheni (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 258 km in a straight line, that is 160 miles or 139 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bucharest to Gheorgheni is 334 km (208 miles), about 5 h 22 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Bucharest, Gheorgheni lies to the north (initial bearing 351°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.5779°, 25.8586°.

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 Gheorgheni?

By road it is 334 km (208 miles) from Bucharest to Gheorgheni; in a straight line it is 258 km (160 miles).

How long is the drive from Bucharest to Gheorgheni?

About 5 h 22 min on the fastest route (334 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Gheorgheni from Bucharest?

Gheorgheni is to the north of Bucharest, at an initial bearing of 351°.

How long is the flight from Bucharest to Gheorgheni?

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.