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Distance from Bucharest to Motru

Straight line

252 km
157 mi · 136 NM

By road

324 km
201 mi

Travel time

4 h 20 min
flight ≈ 49 min

Direction

W 281°
initial bearing

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How far is Bucharest from Motru?

Bucharest (Romania) and Motru (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 252 km in a straight line, that is 157 miles or 136 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bucharest to Motru is 324 km (201 miles), about 4 h 20 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Bucharest, Motru lies to the west (initial bearing 281°). Both cities are in Romania. The halfway point is at 44.6285°, 24.5441°.

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 Motru?

By road it is 324 km (201 miles) from Bucharest to Motru; in a straight line it is 252 km (157 miles).

How long is the drive from Bucharest to Motru?

About 4 h 20 min on the fastest route (324 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Motru from Bucharest?

Motru is to the west of Bucharest, at an initial bearing of 281°.

How long is the flight from Bucharest to Motru?

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.