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Distance from Bucharest to Jilava

Straight line

11.2 km
7.0 mi · 6.1 NM

By road

12.1 km
7.5 mi

Travel time

18 min
by car

Direction

SSW 192°
initial bearing

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How far is Bucharest from Jilava?

Bucharest (Romania) and Jilava (Romania) are very close to each other: 11.2 km in a straight line, that is 7.0 miles or 6.1 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bucharest to Jilava is 12.1 km (7.5 miles), about 18 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 8% longer than the straight line.

From Bucharest, Jilava lies to the south (initial bearing 192°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 44.3828°, 26.0921°.

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 Jilava?

By road it is 12.1 km (7.5 miles) from Bucharest to Jilava; in a straight line it is 11.2 km (7.0 miles).

How long is the drive from Bucharest to Jilava?

About 18 min on the fastest route (12.1 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Jilava from Bucharest?

Jilava is to the south of Bucharest, at an initial bearing of 192°.

How long is the flight from Bucharest to Jilava?

A direct flight would take about 31 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.