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Distance from Bucharest to Gherla

Straight line

336 km
209 mi · 181 NM

By road

482 km
300 mi

Travel time

7 h 5 min
flight ≈ 55 min

Direction

NNW 330°
initial bearing

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How far is Bucharest from Gherla?

Bucharest (Romania) and Gherla (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 336 km in a straight line, that is 209 miles or 181 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bucharest to Gherla is 482 km (300 miles), about 7 h 5 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 44% longer than the straight line.

From Bucharest, Gherla lies to the north-west (initial bearing 330°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 45.7380°, 25.0370°.

A direct flight would take about 55 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 Gherla?

By road it is 482 km (300 miles) from Bucharest to Gherla; in a straight line it is 336 km (209 miles).

How long is the drive from Bucharest to Gherla?

About 7 h 5 min on the fastest route (482 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Gherla from Bucharest?

Gherla is to the north-west of Bucharest, at an initial bearing of 330°.

How long is the flight from Bucharest to Gherla?

A direct flight would take about 55 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.